Uffa

Meaning of uffa in Italian

Mammone is the Italian translation for what a bore. It’s an exclamation that expresses impatience, frustration, or annoyance. It’s like saying “ugh” or “oh, come on” in English.

OriginUffa is an onomatopoeic expression; it’s thought to mimic the sound of a huff, a puff or an exhalation that you might make when feeling frustrated or exasperated
Pronunciation/ˈuffa/

Uffa
What a bore, come on!

Uffa is not a vulgar expression, it’s just very colloquial. Childrens use it often. But che palle!, and especially che due coglioni, are vulgar expressions! Che due coglioni contains vulgar language, as “coglioni” is a slang term for t3sticles. It’s important you use it with caution, if at all, especially in formal or polite settings. Find here a comprehensive lesson on Italian swear words.

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Uffa in Italian: Examples

Uffa, piove sempre proprio quando devo uscire.
Ugh, it always rains just when I need to go out.

Uffa, il mio computer si è bloccato di nuovo.
Come on, my computer froze again.

Uffa, ho dimenticato di comprare il latte.
Ugh, I forgot to buy milk.

Devo ancora finire i compiti di matematica. Uffa!
“I still have to finish my math homework. What a bore!


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