Significado
oh God
- oh God!
- my God!
En una frase
Oddio, ho lasciato il telefono a casa.
Oh God, I left my phone at home.
Mio Dio, che freddo fa oggi!
My God, it's so cold today!
Oddio, hai visto che ora è?
Oh God, did you see what time it is?
Notas de uso
- As an interjection, Dio! expresses shock, anger, or despair; it is much stronger and more religiously marked than oddio or mamma mia.
- Often felt as blasphemous or vulgar in Italy, especially alone or in stronger forms; avoid in formal settings or with religious speakers.
- Oddio is usually milder and more common in everyday speech; Dio! sounds harsher, more abrupt, and more emotionally charged.