god
Significado: A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature and people
A god is a supernatural being or spirit worshipped for having control over a part of nature, human life, or destiny. With a capital G, God refers to the single supreme being in monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The word is also used in exclamations.
Ejemplos
- Ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. 古希腊人信仰许多神和女神。Los antiguos griegos creían en muchos dioses y diosas.古代ギリシャ人は多くの神々と女神を信じていた。고대 그리스인들은 많은 남신과 여신을 믿었다.
- Thank God, everyone is safe after the accident. 谢天谢地,事故后每个人都安全。Gracias a Dios, todos están a salvo después del accidente.事故の後、みんなが無事で神に感謝だ。사고 후에 모두가 무사해서 정말 다행이다.
- In some religions, God is seen as the creator of the universe. 在一些宗教中,上帝被视为宇宙的创造者。En algunas religiones, Dios es visto como el creador del universo.一部の宗教では、神は宇宙の創造者とみなされている。일부 종교에서 신은 우주의 창조자로 여겨진다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'god', from Proto-Germanic 'guthan', from Proto-Indo-European 'ghut-' meaning 'that which is invoked', from 'gheu-' (to call, invoke). Not related to 'good'. Related to Dutch 'god' and German 'Gott'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The word comes from Proto-Germanic 'gudan'. In polytheistic religions like those of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, different gods controlled different aspects of life. Monotheistic religions later developed the concept of one all-powerful God.
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