so Gott will

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

The word so is used in the dated sense “if”.

Phrase

so Gott will

  1. God willing; used to indicate acceptance of God’s will when expressing an intention or hope, and particularly to avert misfortune
    In einem Jahr sind wir, so Gott will, schon verheiratet.
    In a year, God willing, we’ll already be married.

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See also

  • Non-religious phrases: