German word

Mist

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪst/

Meaning

  • interjectiondamn

Example

Mist! Ich habe den Zug verpasst.

Damn! I missed the train.

Illustration for Mist (damn)

More examples

Mist, ich habe den Bericht nicht gespeichert.

Damn, I didn't save the report.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • So ein Mist!

    What a load of crap!

  • Ach du Mist!

    Oh crap!

Similar words

Ups: A brief cry of surprise after noticing something or making a small mistake.
Ach: A short expression of disappointment or resignation.
Oh nein: A brief cry of surprise at an unexpected problem.
Scheiße: A vulgar outburst expressing strong emotion.

Definition in German

Dient zur kurzen Äußerung von Unmut oder Bedauern nach einem Fehler oder unliebsamen Ereignis.

Word origin

German Mist originally meant animal dung and later became a mild interjection expressing annoyance or regret by euphemistic extension.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • crapnoun
  • manurenoun

Opposites

  • Tollgreatinterjection
  • Primaexcellentinterjection

Related words

  • Miststückbitchnoun
  • Mistkerlbastardnoun
  • mistigcrappyadjective

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