Thank goodness Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈθæŋk/ /ˈɡʊdnəs/, /ˈɡʊdnɪs

THANGK GOOD-nuss

UK

θˈæŋk/ /ɡˈʊdnəs

THANGK GOOD-nuss

Definition

An informal expression used to show relief, happiness, or gratitude because something bad did not happen, or a situation turned out well.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; common in conversation and writing to express sudden relief. Synonyms: 'thank heavens', 'thank God' (the latter can sound more religious). Not appropriate for formal or academic writing.

• Spanish: gracias a Dios - menos mal
• Portuguese (BR): ainda bem - graças a Deus
• Portuguese (PT): ainda bem - graças a Deus
• Chinese (Simplified): 谢天谢地 - 幸好
• Chinese (Traditional): 謝天謝地 - 幸好
• Hindi: भगवान का शुक्र है
• Arabic: الحمد لله - يا للعجب
• Bengali: ধন্যবাদ ঈশ্বর - ধন্যবাদ সৃষ্টিকর্তা
• Russian: слава богу - хорошо, что
• Japanese: よかった - 助かった
• Vietnamese: may quá - cảm ơn trời
• Korean: 다행이다 - 정말 다행이야
• Turkish: şükürler olsun - Allah'a şükür
• Urdu: شکر ہے - اللہ کا شکر ہے
• Indonesian: may quá - thật may

Example Sentences

Thank goodness you found your keys.

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Thank goodness it's not raining today.

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Thank goodness the test was easy.

basic

I missed my train, but thank goodness there was another one right after.

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Thank goodness you reminded me—I almost forgot her birthday!

natural

I'm running late, but thank goodness the meeting hasn't started yet.

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