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Sri Lanka — Phrase #8

😤#8 Exclamation

අනේ! (Ane!)

/ɑneː/

Literal: Oh no! / Alas!

Feels like: Sri Lanka's everyday exclamation for when life doesn't cooperate — can express frustration, sympathy, or exasperation depending on delivery

CurrentAdult/Universal✅ Low

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More "Exclamation" from Other Countries

😤#8 Exclamation🇬🇧 United Kingdom

For fuck's sake

/fə fʌks seɪk/

CurrentAdult⚠️⚠️ Moderate

😤#8 Exclamation🇮🇪 Ireland

Jaysus!

/ˈdʒeɪzəs/

CurrentAdult/Universal✅ Low

😤#8 Exclamation🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland

Fer fuck's sake!

/fɛr fʌks seːk/

CurrentAdult/Universal⚠️⚠️ Moderate

😤#8 Exclamation🇺🇸 United States

God damn it!

/ɡɑd dæm ɪt/

CurrentAdult/Universal⚠️ Mild