English–German

“damn” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪst/

Example

Mist! Ich habe den Zug verpasst.

Damn! I missed the train.

Illustration for Mist (damn)

How to say “damn” in German

“Damn” in German is Mist.

A small burst of frustration when an unwanted mishap has just happened.

Full entry for Mist: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mist

Mist, ich habe den Bericht nicht gespeichert.

Damn, I didn't save the report.

Tips for using Mist

  • As an interjection, Mist is milder than Scheiße and suits many informal situations, but it still sounds colloquial.

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