Meaning
heck!, damn it!, of course!
- an exclamation expressing irritation, surprise, or impatient emphasis
In a sentence
Ma diamine, guarda dove cammini!
Damn it, watch where you're walking!
Vieni anche tu alla festa? Certo, diamine!
Are you coming to the party too? Of course, darn right!
Diamine, non riesco più a trovare le chiavi di casa.
Heck, I can't find the house keys anymore.
Usage notes
- Informal: an euphemism for 'diavolo', mild and acceptable in everyday speech.
- Commonly used with 'certo' or 'ma' to add strong emphasis.