Herregud
The English phrase "oh my God" is translated into Norwegian as Herregud. If unsure, use Herregud. Wiktionary also lists herre gud.
Meaning: excitement or shock (intj)
Ways to say it
| Norwegian |
|---|
| Herregud |
| herre gud |
Herregud is used to express a wide range of intense emotions, including shock, frustration, annoyance or extreme excitement.
Which one should you use?
While herre gud is the literal two-word form, it is most commonly written and spoken as a single word: herregud.
Did you know?
- The word herre in Herregud is a distant relative of the English word 'hoar' as in 'hoarfrost'.
- If you want to express even more intense shock, you might hear people add neimen before herregud, a combination that amplifies the sense of disbelief.
- In some Norwegian dialects, the emphasis on the word herre can change the entire emotional tone of the exclamation from surprise to pure irritation.
Examples in context
- Herregud, for eit rot!Oh my God, what a mess!This sentence is useful for seeing how to express shock at a mess using Herregud.Tatoeba #12474449 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #6565369 by Micsmithel
- Herregud, for eit bråk!Oh my God, what a racket!This sentence is useful for seeing how to express shock at a loud noise using Herregud.Tatoeba #12474450 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #12474454 by Just_Some_Guy
- Jeg ble virkelig overrasket da jeg så den vakre katedralen. Herre Gud!I was truly amazed when I saw the beautiful cathedral. Oh my God!
- Kjære Gud! Jeg kan ikke tro mine øyne, se på denne fantastiske solnedgangen i nord!Dear God! I can't believe my eyes, look at this amazing sunset in the north!
- Å, herregud! Jeg vant faktisk lotteriet!Oh my God! I actually won the lottery!
- Herregud, det var dyrt!Oh my god, that was expensive!
Example conversation
Magnus and Nora are looking at a luxury car.
- NoraHerregud, se på den bilen!Oh my god, look at that car!
- MagnusDen er helt fantastisk, ikke sant?It is absolutely fantastic, isn't it?
- NoraJa, den er helt utrolig.Yes, it is absolutely incredible.
- MagnusMen den koster nok en formue.But it probably costs a fortune.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oh my God” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gud, herre, herregud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
