so Gott will
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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: