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γαμώτο
damn /ɡaˈmoto/
interjectionA1#208 most common
Also: dammit, darn
Example sentences
Γαμώτο, ξέχασα το κλειδί στο σπίτι.
Damn, I forgot the key at home.
Γαμώτο, πάλι αργώ στη δουλειά.
Damn, I'm late for work again.
Γαμώτο, δεν μπορώ να βρω το τηλέφωνό μου.
Damn, I can't find my phone.
Γαμώτο, έσπασε το αυτοκίνητο και δεν μπορώ να πάω πουθενά.
Damn, the car broke down and I can't go anywhere.
Γαμώτο, είχα προγραμματίσει αυτή τη συνάντηση για πολύ καιρό.
Damn, I had planned this meeting for a long time.
Γαμώτο, δεν ήξερα ότι θα έβρεχε σήμερα.
Damn, I didn't know it would rain today.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'γαμώτο' is an exclamatory expression used to convey frustration or annoyance, akin to 'damn' in English. Its etymology is rooted in the verb 'γαμώ', which means 'to marry' or 'to fuck', and reflects a colloquial evolution of language in expressing strong emotions.
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