Θεέ μου
Thee mou
The English phrase "my God" is translated into Greek as Θεέ μου (Thee mou).
Θεέ μου is used as an interjection to express surprise, shock, frustration or disbelief, similar to the English 'Oh my God'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the vocative form of 'God' and the possessive pronoun 'my'.
How do you pronounce it?
Thee mou
Did you know?
- Greek has a separate word, πανάγιε, used in similar contexts to invoke the Virgin Mary, which is often preferred in deeply traditional religious settings over Θεέ μου.
- In Greece, saying Θεέ μου while crossing oneself is a common gesture that transforms the phrase from a casual exclamation into a brief, spontaneous prayer.
- The word Θεέ is the vocative case, which is a specific grammatical form used only when you are directly addressing someone or something, such as a deity.
Examples in context
- Θεέ μου, θεέ μου, γιατί με εγκατέλειψες;My God, my God, why did you abandon me?This sentence is useful for seeing how Θεέ μου is used in a dramatic or religious context.Tatoeba #1708065 by glavkos, translation #9169410 by Nylez
- Θεέ μου, δεν το πιστεύω.Oh my God, I can't believe this.This sentence shows how to use Θεέ μου to express disbelief.Tatoeba #1341027 by enteka, translation #65315 by TomSFox
- Θεέ μου, αυτό το κορίτσι είναι τόσο ανεπρόκοπη.My God, this girl is such a slob.This sentence demonstrates the use of Θεέ μου to express frustration or judgment.Tatoeba #9238050 by Nylez, translation #9607598 by Nylez
- Ο Θεός μου, ευχαριστώ για την υποστήριξή σας.My God, thank you for your support.
- Θεέ μου, πώς μπορέσαμε να το επιλύσουμε αυτό;My God, how did we manage to solve this?
- Ο Θεός μου ρε, σήμερα έγινε το κάτι άλλο!Oh my God, something completely unexpected happened today!
- Ο Θεός μου, δεν περίμενα να σε δω εδώ!My God, I didn't expect to see you here!
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are looking at a very expensive car.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘεέ μου, είναι πανέμορφο!Theé mou, eínai panémorfo!My god, it is beautiful!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα την τιμή του, Αναστασία.Koíta tin timí tou, Anastasia.Look at its price, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘεέ μου, είναι πολύ ακριβό.Theé mou, eínai polý akrivó.My god, it is very expensive.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι αδιανόητο.Ne, eínai adianóito.Yes, it is unthinkable.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
