herregud

Danish

Etymology

From herre (“lord”) +‎ gud (“god”).

Interjection

herregud

1. good lord; for Christ's sake

   Herregud, hvad er det for noget sludder.

   Good lord, what nonsense this is.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Etymology

From herre (“lord”) +‎ gud (“god”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɛrəɡʉːd/

Interjection

herregud

1. good lord; for Christ's sake

   Herregud, for noko tull dette er.

   Good lord, what nonsense this is.

References

• “herregud” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Swedish

Etymology

herre (“lord”) +‎ Gud (“God”)

Interjection

herregud

1. my God, good Lord (a mild expletive)

   Herregud så här ser ut!

   Good Lord, what a mess!

   Festen var tråkig, men herregud vilken söt hund de hade

   The party was boring, but my God, their dog was so cute

See also

• herre min skapare
• herrejävlar

References

• herregud in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)