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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Hals- und Beinbruch

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hals- ʊnt baɪn.brʊx

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Godspeed/ˈɡɒd.spiːd/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Ich wünsche dir Hals- und Beinbruch bei der Prüfung."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Success, prosperity, or a stroke of good fortune given as a blessing.

    "We wished the explorers godspeed as they set off into the uncharted wilderness."
As interjection
  1. 1

    An expression of good luck and success extended to someone starting a journey or endeavor.

    "Godspeed on your new mission; may you return safely."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English phrase 'god spēd' meaning 'God prosper (you)', combining 'God' and 'speon' (to succeed or prosper). Originally used as a wish for success or fortunate travel, it has evolved into a literary or formal expression of goodwill for someone embarking on a new journey or venture.

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