dannazione

damnation

noun dan-nah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin damnatio, from damnare (to condemn).

Also means

damn (exclamation)

Usage Note

Dannazione is used both as a theological noun (eternal damnation) and as a common exclamation of frustration — roughly 'damn it!' in English. As an exclamation it is mildly strong but not as coarse as stronger Italian oaths. Alla dannazione! intensifies the exclamatory use. The theological sense is used in formal, religious, and literary contexts.

Examples

"Dannazione, ho perso ancora le chiavi!"

Natural Translation

Damn, I've lost my keys again!

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