i herrans namn
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Swedish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
i (“in”) + herrans (“the Lord's (archaic)”) + namn (“name”)
Adverb[edit]
i herrans namn (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) in God's name
- Synonym: i hela fridens namn
- Vad i herrans namn pågår här?
- What in God's name is going on here?
Usage notes[edit]
Bit closer to "the heck" or "on earth" in tone. Somewhat detached from the etymology and usually not capitalized.