Herrgott
التعريفات والمعاني
== German ==
=== Etymology ===
From Herr (“Lord”) + Gott (“God”).
=== Pronunciation ===
IPA(key): /ˈhɛrɡɔt/, [ˈhɛʁ.ɡɔt], [ˈhɛɐ̯-] (noun, sometimes interjection)
IPA(key): /hɛrˈɡɔt/ (interjection)
=== Noun ===
Herrgott m (strong, genitive Herrgotts, plural (rare) Herrgötter)
(Christianity, with definite article) God, the Lord
Synonyms: Gott, Herr
(Southern Germany, Austria) crucifix (statue of Jesus on the cross)
Synonyms: Kruzifix, (loosely) Kreuz
==== Declension ====
==== Derived terms ====
den Herrgott einen guten Mann sein lassen
Herrgottsfrühe
Herrgottswinkel
=== Interjection ===
Herrgott!
good Lord! (expression of being startled or scared)
damn! (expression of frustration)
==== Derived terms ====
Herrgott noch mal
Herrgott noch einmal
==== Descendants ====
→ Czech: hergot
=== Further reading ===
“Herrgott” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
“Herrgott” in Duden online