Nomdedeu (en. Name of the person)
/nom.də'dew/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Name used to refer to God in a colloquial sense.
When someone says 'nomdedeu', they usually refer to God with a touch of informality.
Cuando alguien dice 'nomdedeu', suelen referirse a Dios con un toque de informalidad.
Expression of amazement or disbelief.
Nomdedeu! I can't believe you did that.
¡Nomdedeu! No puedo creer que hayas hecho eso.
Term often used in unexpected situations.
Nomdedeu, this party is amazing.
Nomdedeu, esta fiesta está increíble.
Etymology
The term comes from the combination of the words 'name of God' in a colloquially distorted form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nomdedeu I say to myself
Expression used to indicate surprise or fear.
nomdedeu m'em dic
it rains on nomdedeu
Phrase used to refer to something that does not affect an important person.
a nomdedeu li plou
Related Words
deity
Divine or supreme being.
deidad
sacred
Having a special or divine character.
sagrado
beliefs
Set of ideas and values that a person considers true.
creencias
Slang Meanings
Expression of surprise or amazement.
Nomdedeu, I didn't know you were coming today!
Nomdedeu, ¡no sabía que vinieras hoy!
Casual phrase to refer to God.
When something doesn't go as I expected, I can only say, 'nomdedeu!'
Cuando algo no va como esperaba, solo puedo decir, '¡nomdedeu!'