vergelt's Gott

See also: vergèlt's Gott

German

Etymology

Literally, “may God requite it”.

Interjection

vergelt’s Gott

1. (religion, chiefly Christianity, especially Roman Catholicism) God bless you for it; may God reward you for it

   Für Ihre großzügige Spende möchte ich im Namen des ganzen Missionsausschusses danke und vergelt’s Gott sagen.

   For your generous donation, I want to say thank you and may God reward you for it in the name of the whole mission’s committee.

2. (regional, Southern Germany, Austria) thank you

   Würden Sie mir wohl mit dem Koffer helfen? Vergelt’s Gott, junger Mann!

   Would you help me with this suitcase, please? Thank you, young man!

Usage notes

• The answer is segne es Gott. Another similar phrase is helfe dir Gott for the interjection Gesundheit!.