godsend

[US]/'gɒdsend/
[UK]/'ɡɑd,sɛnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. en heldig ting, der modtages uventet; en gave fra himlen
Word Forms
Pluralgodsends

Phrases & Collocations

a godsend

en velsignelse

Example Sentences

It was a godsend that he was there.

Det var en sand velsignelse, at han var der.

these information packs are a godsend to schools.

Disse informationspakker er en sand velsignelse for skoler.

It was a godsend to have him there just when we needed someone.

Det var en sand velsignelse at have ham der, lige præcis da vi havde brug for nogen.

Finding a parking spot right in front of the store was a godsend.

Det var en sand velsignelse at finde en parkeringsplads lige foran butikken.

The extra help from my colleague was a godsend during the busy season.

Den ekstra hjælp fra min kollega var en sand velsignelse i den travle sæson.

The new software program was a godsend for increasing productivity.

Det nye softwareprogram var en sand velsignelse for at øge produktiviteten.

The rain finally came after weeks of drought, it was a godsend for the farmers.

Regnen kom endelig efter ugers tørke, det var en sand velsignelse for landmændene.

The scholarship she received was a godsend for her financial situation.

Den uddannelsesstøtte, hun modtog, var en sand velsignelse for hendes økonomiske situation.

The new medication was a godsend for managing her chronic pain.

Den nye medicin var en sand velsignelse til at håndtere hendes kroniske smerter.

The unexpected bonus was a godsend for covering the unexpected expenses.

Det uventede bonus var en sand velsignelse til at dække de uventede udgifter.

The timely arrival of the ambulance was a godsend for the injured hiker.

Ambulancens rettidige ankomst var en sand velsignelse for den tilskadekomne vandrer.

The free tutoring program was a godsend for struggling students.

Det gratis lektiehjælpsprogram var en sand velsignelse for elever, der kæmpede med deres studier.

The generator was a godsend during the power outage.

Generatoren var en sand velsignelse under strømafbrydelsen.

Real-world Examples

For a nation craving sunny skies this was a godsend.

For et land, der hungrede efter solskinsdage, var dette en velsignelse.

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

He told the AP this year " has been a godsend" .

Han fortalte AP, at i år "har det været en velsignelse".

Source: VOA Special July 2021 Collection

Oh, yeah. For his ADD.The pills have been a godsend.

Åh, ja. For hans opmærksomhedsforstyrrelse. Pillerne har været en velsignelse.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

Freshwater oceans sure do sound like a godsend.

Ferskvands oceaner lyder bestemt som en velsignelse.

Source: If there is a if.

The mill's flour has been a godsend for this nearby artisan bakery, which set up a drive-in service to kick-start business.

Møllens mel har været en velsignelse for dette nærliggende håndværksbaggeri, der satte en drive-in-service op for at kickstarte virksomheden.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

It's actually a very efficient converter of plant protein into animal protein, and it's been a godsend to the third world.

Det er faktisk en meget effektiv omdanner af planteprotein til animalsk protein, og det har været en velsignelse for den tredje verden.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

For Jay Gonstead, the place has been a godsend.

For Jay Gonstead har stedet været en velsignelse.

Source: Airborne English Classroom: Advanced Edition - Peng Menghui English

Now, this is a godsend for people with chronic pain diseases.

Nu er dette en velsignelse for folk med kroniske smertefulde sygdomme.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) September 2023 Collection

No matter how preposterous or insane, a purpose is a Godsend to them.

Uanset hvor latterligt eller vanvittigt, er et formål en velsignelse for dem.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 2)

The incident would have been a godsend to the Press a few weeks later.

Hændelsen ville have været en velsignelse for Pressen et par uger senere.

Source: Amateur Thief Rafiz

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