Deo volente
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Etymology
From Latin Deo volente, an absolute ablative. See James 4:15: “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” - a critique of those who are over-confident in their ability to determine their own future.
Pronunciation
Interjection
- God willing; inshallah.
- 1973 December 8, A. Nolder Gay, “Coping With Christmas”, in Gay Community News, volume 1, number 25, page 3:
- Deo volente, I shall be with my new family on Christmas, and perhaps you will be there too.
Synonyms
Translations
God willing — see God willing
Pronunciation
Interjection
- Deo volente; God willing
- Synonym: (near-synonym) ijs en weder dienende
Usage notes
- Variants of this phrase are occasionally heard in Dutch. Most recently, corona volente ("if COVID-19 wills/allows it") has seen some usage.
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