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Deo volente
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English
Etymology
From en la Deō la 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
en /ˌdeɪəʊ vəˈlɛnteɪ/ /ˌdiːəʊ vəˈlɛnti/
Interjection
1
God willing
en inshallah<qq:Islam>
en 08 Dec 73 1 25 Gay Community News 3 Coping With Christmas A. Nolder Gay Deo volente, I shall be with my new family on Christmas, and perhaps you will be there too.
Synonyms
en D.V.
Translations
God willing
See also
Deus vult
en Christianity
Dutch
Pronunciation
nl /ˈdeː.oː ʋoːˈlɛn.tə/
nl Nl-Deo volente.ogg Audio
Interjection
nl interjection 1
en Deo volente; God willing
nl ijs en weder dienende near-synonym
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.