mannaggia la miseria
What does mannaggia la miseria mean? mannaggia la miseria is a Italian mild that translates to “dammit, for crying out loud” in English.
Literal Translation
damn the misery / curse the wretchedness
Meaning & Usage
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"dammit, for crying out loud"
A southern Italian exclamation of frustration that's become national. 'Mannaggia' (from 'malanno abbia' — may illness befall) is attached to 'la miseria' (wretchedness) for a compound curse that sounds dramatic but is actually very mild. It's what you say when you drop your ice cream cone.
Examples in the Wild
'Mannaggia la miseria, ho dimenticato il portafoglio!' — dammit, I forgot my wallet! Accompanied by hand gestures, as is all Italian communication.