God willing Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɑd/ /ˈwɪɫɪŋ
GAHD WIL-ing
ɡˈɒd/ /wˈɪlɪŋ
god WIL-ing
Definition
Used to express hope that something will happen, if it is God's will. It means that an event will take place only if God allows it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used at the end of a statement about the future or a hope, especially in religious or traditional contexts. Comparable to phrases like 'if all goes well'. In many cultures, similar expressions reflect faith or humility about the future.
Spanish: si Dios quiere - Dios mediantePortuguese (BR): se Deus quiserPortuguese (PT): se Deus quiserChinese (Simplified): 如果上帝愿意 - 但愿如此Chinese (Traditional): 如果上帝願意 - 但願如此Hindi: अगर भगवान चाहेंArabic: إن شاء اللهBengali: ইনশাআল্লাহ - ঈশ্বর চাইলেRussian: если Бог дастJapanese: 神様が許せば - 神の御心ならVietnamese: nếu Chúa cho phép - theo ý ChúaKorean: 신의 뜻이라면 - 하나님이 허락하신다면Turkish: inşallahUrdu: ان شاء اللہIndonesian: insya Allah - kalau Tuhan mengizinkan
Example Sentences
We will see each other next week, God willing.
basic
I hope to finish this project soon, God willing.
basic
We will have good weather for the trip, God willing.
basic
The surgery will go well tomorrow, God willing.
natural
I'll pass the exam, God willing, and finally graduate.
natural
We'll get that house this year, God willing.
natural