Oh my goodness Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊ/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs
OH my GOOD-niss
ˈəʊ/ /mˈaɪ/ /ɡˈʊdnəs
OH my GOOD-nuss
Definition
An expression used to show surprise, shock, excitement, or sometimes fear, without using strong or offensive words.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English and mildly formal. Suitable for all ages; less strong than 'oh my God,' but conveys surprise, shock, or excitement. Used in positive or negative situations. Frequently heard in North America and suitable when avoiding strong language.
Spanish: ¡Dios mío! - ¡Madre mía!Portuguese (BR): Meu Deus! - Nossa!Portuguese (PT): Meu Deus! - Ai meu Deus!Chinese (Simplified): 天哪！ - 我的天啊！Chinese (Traditional): 天哪！ - 我的天啊！Hindi: हे भगवान!Arabic: يا إلهي!Bengali: আল্লাহ! - হায় খোদা! - আরে বাপরে!Russian: Боже мой! - О, Господи!Japanese: なんてこと！ - まあ！Vietnamese: Ôi trời ơi! - Chúa ơi!Korean: 세상에! - 이런!Turkish: Aman Tanrım! - Vay canına!Urdu: یا اللہ! - اوہ میرے خدا!Indonesian: Astaga! - Ya ampun!
Example Sentences
Oh my goodness, it's snowing outside!
basic
Oh my goodness, look at that big cake!
basic
Oh my goodness, are you okay?
basic
Oh my goodness, I totally forgot about your birthday!
natural
Oh my goodness, that was the best concert I've ever seen.
natural
Oh my goodness, you scared me!
natural