Significado en español

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UK//wɒt ɪn ɡɒdz neɪm//US//wɑt ɪn ɡɑdz neɪm//

Significado de What in God's name

An exclamation expressing shock or astonishment.

In simple words: A strong way to express surprise or confusion.

What in God's name en una frase

  • What in God's name is happening here?
  • She gasped, 'What in God's name have you done?'
  • I couldn't believe my eyes, I thought, 'What in God's name is that?'
  • He shouted, 'What in God's name were you thinking?'
  • As the lights went out, all I could say was, 'What in God's name?!'

Cómo usar What in God's name

Typically used in informal conversation to convey shock or disbelief. It's more intense than just saying 'what'. Not suitable for formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of 'God' in the phrase as a sign of extreme surprise.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with What in God's name

  • say what in God's name
  • wonder what in God's name
  • ask what in God's name

Synonyms for What in God's name

  • What on earth
  • What the hell
  • What in the world
  • What in heaven's name

Common mistakes with What in God's name

  • Using it in formal contexts like presentations.
  • Confusing it with 'What on earth?' or 'What the heck?' which are slightly milder.
  • Not using it to express a strong emotional reaction.

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre What in God's name

¿Qué significa What in God's name?

A strong way to express surprise or confusion.

¿Qué significa What in God's name en español?

A strong way to express surprise or confusion.

¿Cuál es la definición de What in God's name?

An exclamation expressing shock or astonishment.

¿Cómo se usa What in God's name en una frase?

What in God's name is happening here?

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de What in God's name?

She gasped, 'What in God's name have you done?'

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de What in God's name?

Algunas alternativas comunes son What on earth, What the hell, What in the world, What in heaven's name.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a What in God's name?

Suele combinarse con say what in God's name, wonder what in God's name, ask what in God's name.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar What in God's name?

Using it in formal contexts like presentations. Confusing it with 'What on earth?' or 'What the heck?' which are slightly milder. Not using it to express a strong emotional reaction.

¿Cómo se pronuncia What in God's name?

US: //wɑt ɪn ɡɑdz neɪm//, UK: //wɒt ɪn ɡɒdz neɪm//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿What in God's name es formal o informal?

"What in God's name" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar What in God's name?

Typically used in informal conversation to convey shock or disbelief. It's more intense than just saying 'what'. Not suitable for formal settings.