Godspeed Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɑdspid/
GAHD-speed
/ɡˈɒdspiːd/
god-SPEED
Definition
An old-fashioned way to wish someone success and safety, especially when they are leaving or starting a journey.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal, poetic, or old-fashioned; rarely used in casual speech but still seen in literature, speeches, or when wishing someone well before a challenge or journey. Often written as a standalone wish. Not commonly used for everyday 'good luck'.
Spanish: buena suerte - que Dios te acompañePortuguese (BR): boa sorte - vá com DeusPortuguese (PT): boa sorte - vai com DeusChinese (Simplified): 一路顺风 - 祝你好运Chinese (Traditional): 一路順風 - 祝你好運Hindi: शुभ यात्रा - भगवान तुम्हारा साथ देArabic: مع السلامة - وفقك اللهBengali: শুভযাত্রা - মঙ্গলময় হোকRussian: счастливого пути - удачиJapanese: ご武運を - ご無事をVietnamese: thượng lộ bình an - chúc may mắnKorean: 안녕히 가십시오 - 행운을 빕니다Turkish: yolun açık olsun - başarılarUrdu: خدا حافظ - خیر و برکت کے ساتھIndonesian: semoga perjalananmu lancar - semoga sukses
Example Sentences
We wish you godspeed on your journey.
basic
He said 'godspeed' as his friend left for college.
basic
The captain wished the crew godspeed before they sailed.
basic
It's a dangerous mission—godspeed to all involved.
natural
I'll see you in a year—until then, godspeed.
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As the rocket launched, everyone watching quietly whispered 'godspeed.'
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