so Gott will
German
editAlternative forms
edit- wenn Gott will (less common)
Etymology
editThe 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: