What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sodding
Example
I can't believe I missed my train again, it's so sodding annoying. [sodding: adjective]
Example
He spent the whole weekend sodding the lawn. [sodding: verb]
damn
Example
I forgot my keys again, damn it! [damn: interjection]
Example
The critics will damn the movie for its poor plot. [damn: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Damn is more commonly used than sodding in everyday language, especially in American English. Sodding is less common and may not be familiar to non-native speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sodding and damn?
Both sodding and damn are informal and can be considered vulgar or offensive in certain contexts. However, damn is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while sodding is typically associated with a casual and informal tone.
