Interjection / Adverb
Gott sei Dank
Pronunciation: /ɡɔt zaɪ̯ daŋk/
fortunately; luckily
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Meanings
Interjection
- thank goodness; thank God
Adverb
- fortunately; luckily
Example sentence
Gott sei Dank ist der Schlüssel wieder da.
Thank goodness the key is here again.
Usage
- Gott sei Dank! — A fixed expression of relief, like thank goodness.
- Gott sei Dank ist … — When the phrase starts a clause, the verb follows it.
Gott sei Dank ist niemand verletzt.
Thank goodness nobody is injured.