so Gott will
German edit
Alternative forms edit
- wenn Gott will (less common)
Etymology edit
The word so is used in the dated sense “if”.
Phrase edit
- God willing; used to indicate acceptance of God’s will when expressing an intention or hope, and particularly to avert misfortune
- Synonym: (by Muslims only) inschallah
- In einem Jahr sind wir, so Gott will, schon verheiratet.
- In a year, God willing, we’ll already be married.
Synonyms edit
- mit Gottes Willen (also: mit Gottes Wille)
See also edit
- Non-religious phrases: