Herrgott

German

Etymology

From Herr (Lord) + Gott (God).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛrɡɔt/, [ˈhɛʁ.ɡɔt], [ˈhɛɐ̯-] (noun, sometimes interjection)
  • IPA(key): /hɛrˈɡɔt/ (interjection)
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Noun

Herrgott m (strong, genitive Herrgotts, plural (rare) Herrgötter)

  1. (Christianity, with definite article) God, the Lord
    Synonyms: Gott, Herr
  2. (Southern German, Austria) crucifix (statue of Jesus on the cross)
    Synonyms: Kruzifix, (loosely) Kreuz

Declension

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Derived terms

Interjection

Herrgott!

  1. good Lord! (expression of being startled or scared)
  2. damn! (expression of frustration)

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Czech: hergot

Further reading

  • Herrgott” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Herrgott” in Duden online
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