Gottseibeiuns

the devil; bogeyman

English translations

  1. 01

    God be with us

  2. 02

    Lord have mercy

Example sentences with “Gottseibeiuns”

  1. Er ist ein echter Gottseibeiuns. (He is a real devil.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of Gottseibeiuns?

It is an old euphemism for the devil, literally 'God be with us'. It is masculine (der).