δόξα τω Θεώ
dóxa to Theó/ˈðo.ksa to θeˈo/
The Greek phrase for "thank God" is δόξα τω Θεώ (dóxa to Theó).
δόξα τω Θεώ is used as an exclamation to express gratitude or a sense of relief when something good happens or a danger is avoided.
Meaning: exclamation of gratitude or relief (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "glory to God".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
δόξα τω Θεώ is a formal and religious expression often used by practicing Christians. If you wish to say "I thank God" more directly, you can use Ευχαριστώ τον Θεό. For a secular way to say "thankfully" or "fortunately" without religious connotations, use Ευτυχώς.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable: dóxa to Theó.
Did you know?
- The word δόξα shares a root with the word 'paradox', as both stem from the Greek word for 'opinion' or 'expectation'.
- In the phrase δόξα τω Θεώ, the word Θεώ is in the dative case, a grammatical form that has largely disappeared from modern spoken Greek but is preserved in traditional religious formulas.
- While the phrase uses the word for 'glory', Greeks may accompany δόξα τω Θεώ with the 'sign of the cross' to emphasize their relief or gratitude.
Examples in context
- Δόξα τω Θεώ, γλιτώσαμε απ’ τον κίνδυνο.Thank God, we escaped the danger.The first sentence uses δόξα τω Θεώ to express relief after escaping danger.
- Δόξα τω Θεώ, οι δουλειές μου πάνε πολύ καλά.Thank God, my business is flourishing (doing very well).The second sentence uses δόξα τω Θεώ to express gratitude for business doing well.
- Δόξα τω Θεώ που έχω μια δουλειά.Thank God I have a job.The third sentence uses δόξα τω Θεώ to express gratitude for having a job.Tatoeba #9136587 by Nylez, translation #9167657 by Nylez
- Ευχαριστώ τον Θεό για όλη τη βοήθειά σας.Thank God for all your help.
- Evlogiménos o Theós που μας έφερε τύχη.Blessed be God who brought us luck.
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Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are discussing a difficult exam result.
- Νίκος NikosΠέρασα στις εξετάσεις!Perasa stis exetaseis!I passed the exams!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔόξα τω Θεώ! Ήταν πολύ δύσκολο.Doxa to Theo! Itan poly dyskolo.Thank God! It was very difficult.
- Νίκος NikosΝαι, φοβόμουν πολύ.Nai, fovomoun poly.Yes, I was very afraid.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤώρα μπορούμε να γιορτάσουμε.Tora boroume na giortasoume.Now we can celebrate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank God” translations and entries δόξα τω Θεώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
