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词条 Uff da
释义

  1. Norwegian usage

  2. North American usage

  3. See also

  4. References

  5. Further reading

  6. External links

{{italic title}}Uff da! (sometimes also spelled huffda, uff-da, uffda, uff-dah, oofda, ufda, ufdah, oofta, or uf daa) is an exclamation or interjection expressing bafflement, surprise, or dismay. Of Norwegian origin, the phrase was brought by Scandinavian Americans in the Upper Midwest, New England, and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States during the 19th century. The Swedish exclamation ojdå is similar in meaning and usage.[1][2][3]

Norwegian usage

In Norwegian, uff or huff is an interjection used when something is unpleasant, uncomfortable, hurtful, annoying, sad, or irritating.[4] Uff da is most often used as a response when hearing something lamentable (but not too serious), and could often be translated as "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that".[5]

North American usage

Uff da can be used as an expression of surprise, astonishment, exhaustion, relief and sometimes dismay. Within Scandinavian-American culture, Uff da frequently translates to: "I am overwhelmed", somewhat similar to the Yiddish phrase oy vey. Uff da can often be used as an alternative for many common obscenities.

[6]

The phrase has become a marker of Scandinavian heritage. The term is predominantly prevalent in the upper northwest regions of the United States.

Uff-Da Airport in located in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

[7]

Various communities have incorporated the term into local festivals. The community of Spring Grove, Minnesota holds an annual Uffda Fest!.

[8]The town of Ostrander, Minnesota holds an annual Uff Da Days event.[9]

The city of Rutland, North Dakota holds an annual Uffda Day Fall Festival.[10][11]

See also

  • Culture of Minnesota
  • List of English words of Norwegian origin

References

1. ^{{cite web|url= http://sonsofnorwayblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/uff-da-defined.html|title=Uff Da defined|publisher= Sons of Norway Blog |date= March 25, 2010|accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web|url= https://thornews.com/2012/04/18/uff-da-a-piece-of-norway-in-the-u-s/ |title=‘Uff da!’ – A Piece of Norway in the U.S. |publisher= Thor News|author= Anette Broteng Christiansen |date= April 18, 2012 |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
3. ^{{cite web|url= https://sv.wiktionary.org/wiki/ojd%C3%A5|title= ojdå|publisher= Wiktionary|accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
4. ^{{Cite web| title = Søk i Bokmåls- og Nynorskordboka| accessdate = 2009-09-19| url = http://www.dokpro.uio.no/ordboksoek.html}}
5. ^Haugen, Einar (1985). Norwegian English dictionary : a pronouncing and translating dictionary of modern Norwegian [Bokmål and Nynorsk], with a historical and grammatical introduction. University of Wisconsin. {{ISBN|0-299-03874-2}}
6. ^{{cite web|url= https://bismarcktribune.com/sports/vikings-bumble-in-draft-uff-da/article_cb42d31f-2d55-5e79-b3a5-1f7ed420e2b0.html| title = Vikings bumble in draft? Uff da | publisher = Bismarck Tribune | author=Rob Lein| accessdate = 2009-09-19 }}
7. ^{{cite web|url= https://www.airnav.com/airport/2WI1|title = Uff-Da Airport|publisher= airnav.com|date= 28 February 2019|accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
8. ^{{cite web|url= http://www.uffdafest.com/|title= UffDa Fest!|publisher= Spring Grove Lions Club |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
9. ^{{cite web|url= http://cityofostrander.com/Uff_Da_Days.html|title= Uff Da Days |publisher= Ostrander, MN|accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
10. ^{{cite web|url= http://www.rutlandnd.com/news/announcements/2018/09/06/uffda-day-october-7-2018-schedule|title= Uffda Day|publisher=rutlandnd.com |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}
11. ^Martin, Jonathan, [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/us/politics/supreme-court-kavanaugh-senators-midterms-heartland.html "Court Battle Shifts the Political Terrain for Senators in the Heartland"], New York Times, October 7, 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-08.

Further reading

  • Allen, Harold B. (1973). The Linguistic Atlas of the Upper Midwest, Volume 1, (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press), {{ISBN|978-0816606863}}. OCLC 658192.
  • Haugen, Einar (1957) Beginning Norwegian: a grammar and reader (George G.Harrap & Co Ltd) {{ISBN|978-0245531378}}
  • Lovoll, Odd S. (1998) The Promise Fulfilled: A Portrait of Norwegian Americans Today (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press) {{ISBN|9780816628322}}
  • Mohr, Howard (1987) How to talk Minnesotan : a visitor's guide (New York, NY: Penguin Books) {{ISBN|978-0143122692}}
  • {{Cite book

| publisher = (Dorset Press)
| ISBN= 978-0880295215
| last = Stangland
| first = E. C.
| title = Red Strangland's Norwegian Home Companion
| year = 1987
}}
  • {{Cite book

| publisher = (Norse Press)
| ISBN= 978-0960269242
| last = Stangland
| first = E. C.
| title = Uff Da Jokes
| date = 1988
}}
  • {{Cite news | url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/road/2003-10-20-minnesota_x.htm |date=July 25, 2002 |last = Clark | first = Jayne | title = True blue North? You betcha! | work = USA Today }}

External links

  • Kinnes, Tormod. "Uff Da: Norwegian-American expressivity"
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305105151/http://lawzone.com/half-nor/uffda.htm "Uff da!"] Archived from lawzone.com/half-nor/uffda.htm
  • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0EgCt8lZyI "Rock Bend Folk Festival 2007 – Al Batt"]. YouTube.
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