English–Chinese

“oh my gosh” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyintiān nǎ

Example

天哪,我把钥匙忘在家里了。tiān nǎ wǒ bǎ yào shi wàng zài jiā lǐ le

Oh my gosh, I left my keys at home.

Illustration for 天哪 (oh my gosh)

How to say “oh my gosh” in Chinese

“Oh my gosh” in Chinese is 天哪 (tiān nǎ).

A spoken release of surprise or dismay at a situation that suddenly goes wrong.

Full entry for 天哪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 天哪

天哪,这演出居然取消了。tiān nǎ zhè yǎn chū jū rán qǔ xiāo le

Oh my gosh, this performance was actually canceled.

Tips for using 天哪

  • The expression belongs chiefly to conversation, while a formal announcement usually states the problem directly instead of opening with this emotional burst.

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