godsend
word
Definition
Something very helpful or fortunate that arrives at just the right moment, often unexpectedly, as if sent by God.
Usage & Nuances
'Godsend' is usually used for positive events or things that help you a lot, especially when you really need them. It's slightly formal or literary; in casual speech, people may say 'lifesaver' or 'a blessing.' Not used for ordinary help.
Spanish: bendición - regalo del cieloPortuguese (BR): benção - presente dos céusPortuguese (PT): bênção - presente caído do céuChinese (Simplified): 天赐之物 - 及时雨Chinese (Traditional): 天賜之物 - 及時雨Hindi: ईश्वर का उपहार - वरदानArabic: نعمة من الله - هبة من السماءBengali: বরকত - আশীর্বাদ - অমূল্য উপকারRussian: находка - подарок судьбы - благодатьJapanese: 救い - 恵み - 神の贈り物Vietnamese: phước lành - cứu tinh - điều may mắn từ trờiKorean: 천운 - 축복 - 뜻밖의 행운Turkish: nimet - lütuf - mucize gibi yardımUrdu: غنیمت - نعمت - خدا کی طرف سے بھیجا ہوا تحفہIndonesian: berkah - anugerah - pertolongan tak terduga
Example Sentences
That new washing machine is a real godsend for our busy family.
basic
Her help during my illness was a godsend.
basic
Finding this job was a godsend after months of searching.
basic
Honestly, that extra hour of sleep was a total godsend before my big exam.
natural
The rains were a godsend for the farmers facing drought.
natural
Your advice was a real godsend when I was unsure what to do.
natural