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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mio Dio
"Mio Dio, non posso crederci!"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An exclamation used to express surprise, exasperation, or disbelief.
"Lordy, I can't believe how quickly time flies!" - 2
Used to emphasize a strong reaction to a situation.
"Lordy, that was a close call!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lordy' is an informal exclamation derived from the word 'Lord', used to express surprise or exasperation. It likely emerged in the 19th century as a colloquial expression in English-speaking cultures, reflecting a blend of religious reverence and casual speech.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lordy" is said worldwide
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Mon dieu
Transliteration: Mon dieu
"Mon dieu, je ne peux pas croire que cela soit arrivé!"
Oh mein Gott
Transliteration: Oh mein Gott
"Oh mein Gott, das ist unglaublich!"
Mio Dio
Transliteration: Mio Dio
"Mio Dio, non posso crederci!"
Dios mío
Transliteration: Dios mío
"Dios mío, no puedo creer que esto haya pasado!"
Meu Deus
Transliteration: Meu Deus
"Meu Deus, isso é inacreditável!"
हे भगवान
Transliteration: He Bhagwan
"हे भगवान, मैं विश्वास नहीं कर सकता!"
天哪
Transliteration: Tiān nǎ
"天哪，我真不敢相信!"
세상에
Transliteration: Sesang-e
"세상에, 믿을 수가 없어!"
なんてこった
Transliteration: Nante kotta
"なんてこった、信じられない!"
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