Gott hab ihn selig
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German[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Gott habe ihn selig (less common spelling; rare pronunciation)
- selig (abbreviation)
Etymology[edit]
Literally, "God have him in happiness", that is, "grant him heaven".
Phrase[edit]
- (Christianity) God rest his soul; God have mercy on his soul (blessing used when mentioning a beloved deceased male person)
Coordinate terms[edit]
- Gott hab sie selig (feminine and plural)