sia lodato
Italian edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “may... be praised”.
Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
- (often ironic) thank the...!, bless the...!
- Sia lodato il cielo! ― Thank the heavens!
- Sia lodato il sole! ― Bless the sun!
Usage notes edit
- Always followed by a noun phrase as a complement.
- Often followed by a religious reference.