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Weiß Gott
In German
Weiß Gott
vais got
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📖 Literal Translation
White God
💡 Meaning
Heaven knows, God knows (used to express uncertainty or exasperation).
🌍 Equivalent:"Heaven knows"
📜 Origin:The word 'weiß' here is the verb 'wissen' (to know) in the third person singular, not the color 'white'. This is a common misunderstanding for learners. It refers to God's omniscience.
Example Sentences
1
Weiß Gott, wann er wieder zurückkommt.
Heaven knows when he'll be back.
2
Was er damit meint, weiß Gott.
What he means by that, heaven knows.