One of those international exclamations that have made it to areas where there is some Scandinavian populations. It can express
joy, frustration, bewilderment, etc.
The term Uff
Da! can be found on many items at a Scandinavian shop - such as
coffee mugs, license plate frames, etc.
It is an analogue of such words in other languages as "oy vey" or "carumba."
In Norway, Charlie Brown says, "Uff
Da!" instead of "Good grief!"
Lars: The
government is going to audit my income tax!
Henrik: Uff
Da!
Thor: Did you see that hottie over there?
Leffe: Uff
Da!
Henrik: Can you believe that Norway is only 100 years old this year?
Roar: Uff Da!