gudskjelov

See also: gud skje lov

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

gud skje lov
gusjelåv (eye dialect)

Etymology

Equivalent to gud (“god”) +‎ skje (“happen”) +‎ lov (“law”). Compare Danish and Swedish gudskelov (used at least since 16 century).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɡʉʃəloːv/

Interjection

gudskjelov

thank heavens

Adverb

gudskjelov

thankfully

References

“gudskjelov” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

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