Gott sei Dank — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fortunately adv Used to introduce a piece of good luck.
- hallelujah interjection An exclamation of praise, joy, or relief.
- thankfully adv Fortunately — used to introduce a piece of good news.
Senses
Gott sei Dank is used for these senses in English:
- fortunately It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.
- hallelujah (by extension) A general expression of gratitude or adoration.
- thank God Used to express gratitude or relief, usually literally (religiously) but sometimes figuratively (nonreligiously).
- thank goodness Expression of relief or gratitude.
- thankfully (sometimes proscribed) fortunately, gratefully.