interjection
inshallah
ihn-SHAH-luh
Inshallah (interjection) means God willing — said when hoping a future event will happen, acknowledging it's ultimately out of your hands. Example: “See you tomorrow, inshallah," he said as he left.”
interjection
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God willing — said when hoping a future event will happen, acknowledging it's ultimately out of your hands.
""See you tomorrow, inshallah," he said as he left."
"We'll finish the project by Friday, inshallah."
How to use inshallah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of saying "hopefully" or "if things go to plan" while recognizing you don't fully control the outcome.
When to use it
Common among Muslims and widely used across Arabic-speaking cultures, but has also spread into everyday English among many other speakers.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic, literally "if God has willed it."
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What does “inshallah” mean?
The word “inshallah” means god willing — said when hoping a future event will happen, acknowledging it's ultimately out of your hands. In plain terms, a way of saying "hopefully" or "if things go to plan" while recognizing you don't fully control the outcome.
How do you pronounce “inshallah”?
“Inshallah” is pronounced ihn-SHAH-luh (/ˌɪnˈʃɑ.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “inshallah” in a sentence?
Here is “inshallah” used in a sentence: “"See you tomorrow, inshallah," he said as he left.”
What part of speech is “inshallah”?
“Inshallah” is an interjection.
Where does the word “inshallah” come from?
The word “inshallah” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic, literally "if God has willed it.".
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