astaghfirullah

intj — 3 senses

astaghfirullah

intj

UK /ˌæs.tæɡ.fɪ.ɹəˈlɑː/

Etymology Borrowed from Arabic أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ (ʔastaḡfiru llāha, literally “I ask forgiveness from Allah”).

1

Islam, Lifestyle, Religion Literally A short prayer of redemption; I seek forgiveness from Allah; God forgive me.

2

Islam, Lifestyle, Religion An expression of guilt or shame.

  • I should not have done that, astaghfirullah.
3

Multicultural London English, Slang An expression of disbelief, disapproval, surprise, shock, etc.

  • Astaghfirullah! Look at the state of your room.
Coordinate terms
istighfar

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