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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOh My God
/oʊ maɪ ɡɑd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief.
"Oh my God, I can't believe you did that!" - 2
Used to convey strong emotion, often in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
"Oh my God, that was the funniest thing I've ever seen!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'Oh my God' is an exclamatory expression that has its roots in religious contexts, particularly within Christianity, where invoking the name of God is common. It has evolved over time to express surprise, disbelief, or strong emotion in various contexts, becoming a staple in modern colloquial English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oh My God" is said worldwide
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Oh mon Dieu
Transliteration: Oh mon Dieu
"Oh mon Dieu, c'est incroyable!"
Oh mein Gott
Transliteration: Oh mein Gott
"Oh mein Gott, das kann nicht wahr sein!"
Oh mio Dio
Transliteration: Oh mio Dio
"Oh mio Dio, non ci posso credere!"
Oh Dios mío
Transliteration: Oh Dios mío
"¡Oh Dios mío, no puedo creerlo!"
Oh meu Deus
Transliteration: Oh meu Deus
"Oh meu Deus, isso é incrível!"
हे भगवान
Transliteration: He Bhagwan
"हे भगवान, यह सच नहीं हो सकता!"
哦，我的上帝
Transliteration: Ó, wǒ de shàngdì
"哦，我的上帝，这太不可思议了！"
오, 나의 신
Transliteration: O, naui sin
"오, 나의 신, 믿을 수 없어!"
ああ、神様
Transliteration: Ā, kamisama
"ああ、神様、信じられない！"
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