Deus meus
[ˈde.ʊs ˈme.ʊs]word by word
The English phrase "oh my God" can be translated into Latin as Deus meus. Wiktionary also lists heu parum pudici.
Meaning: excitement or shock (intj)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| Deus meus | [ˈde.ʊs ˈme.ʊs] (Classical Latin, word by word, narrow) |
| heu parum pudici |
In Latin, these expressions are used to convey feelings of excitement or shock.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Deus meus is a literal translation of "My God", where Deus means "god" and meus means "my".
Which one should you use?
The alternative expression heu parum pudici provides a different way to express shock or reaction.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Deus meus, hoc est incredibile!Oh my god, this is incredible!
- Deus meus, tantum aurum!Oh my god, so much gold!
- Deus meus, ubi est catulus meus?Oh my god, where is my puppy?
Example conversation
Julia and Lucius see a sudden storm outside.
- JuliaDeus meus, vide nubes!Oh my god, look at the clouds!
- LuciusPluvia mox veniet.The rain will come soon.
- JuliaTecta inveniamus cito.Let us find shelter quickly.
- LuciusVenī hūc, Iūlia.Come this way, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oh my God” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Deus, meus) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deus, deus, heu, meus, parum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
