si kiere El Dyo

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Pronunciations

si kiere El Dio (see KYEH-reh el DYO) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. (Literally) If it is God's will.

  • interj. A mild expression of doubt, like "If it turns out that way."

  • interj. An expression that nothing is certain, or completely in our hands.

Example Sentences

  • "Let's go to the beach tomorrow!" "Si kiere El Dyo."

  • "We will succeed in finishing this project." "Si kiere El Dyo."

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Languages of Origin

  • Ladino

Etymology

  • "Si kiere El Dyo" - "if God wants" (from Ladino)

      • Who Uses This

      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      si quiere El Dio

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