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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGosh
/ɡɒʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Used to express surprise or amazement.
"Gosh, I didn't expect to see you here!" - 2
An expression of mild annoyance or frustration.
"Gosh, that was a close call!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gosh' is a mild exclamation of surprise or wonder, believed to be a euphemism for 'God' and originated in the early 19th century. It reflects a shift in language use where speakers sought to avoid direct reference to the divine in casual speech.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gosh" is said worldwide
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Oh là là
Transliteration: Oh là là
"Oh là là, je ne m'attendais pas à te voir ici !"
Ach du meine Güte
Transliteration: Ach du meine Güte
"Ach du meine Güte, das habe ich nicht erwartet!"
Accidenti
Transliteration: Accidenti
"Accidenti, non mi aspettavo di vederti qui!"
Vaya
Transliteration: Vaya
"Vaya, no esperaba verte aquí!"
Nossa
Transliteration: Nossa
"Nossa, eu não esperava te ver aqui!"
अरे बाप रे
Transliteration: Are baap re
"अरे बाप रे, मैं यहाँ तुम्हें नहीं देखता!"
哎呀
Transliteration: Āiyā
"哎呀，我没想到会在这里见到你！"
어머
Transliteration: Eomeo
"어머, 여기서 너를 만날 줄은 몰랐어!"
まあ
Transliteration: Mā
"まあ、ここであなたに会うとは思わなかった！"
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