My word Meaning in English
expression
ˈmaɪ/ /ˈwɝd
MY WURD
mˈaɪ/ /wˈɜːd
MY WURD
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, shock, or strong emotion. Similar in meaning to 'oh my!' or 'wow!' and often used in British English.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly old-fashioned or British; not commonly used in American English. Used as a mild expletive, never offensive. Appears in phrases like "my word, that's amazing!" or "my word, what a mess!". Don't confuse with 'word of honor'.
Spanish: ¡Vaya! - ¡Madre mía! - ¡Por Dios!Portuguese (BR): Puxa vida! - Nossa! - Caramba!Portuguese (PT): Bolsa! - Eh lá! - Céus!Chinese (Simplified): 天哪 - 我的天 - 哎呀Chinese (Traditional): 天啊 - 我的天 - 哎呀Hindi: ओह हो! - अरे बाप रे! - भगवान!Arabic: يا إلهي - يا للعجب - يا ربيBengali: আঁচ! - ভগবান - আরেRussian: Боже мой! - Вот это да!Japanese: まあ！ - なんてことVietnamese: Trời ơi! - Ôi trời!Korean: 세상에! - 어머나!Turkish: Aman Allahım! - Vay canına!Urdu: یا اللہ! - اوہ میرے خداIndonesian: Ya ampun! - Astaga!
Example Sentences
My word, that's a big cake!
basic
My word, you scared me!
basic
My word, it’s raining hard today.
basic
My word, have you grown since last summer!
natural
I just cleaned this room and, my word, it’s messy again!
natural
My word, that was a close call!
natural