"ο μη γένοιτο" meaning in Greek

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Interjection

IPA: /o mi ˈʝenito/ Forms: o mi génoito [romanization]
Etymology: Ancient Greek set phrase consisting of ὅ (hó, “that”) + μή (mḗ, “may not, might not”) + γένοιτο (génoito, “happen”, optative). Etymology templates: {{bor|el|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{head|el|intj}} ο μη γένοιτο • (o mi génoito)
  1. (idiomatic, set phrase) God forbid, touch wood, perish the thought (don't let it be) Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-ο_μη_γένοιτο-el-intj-jdu4up1V Categories (other): Greek entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "english": "If, God forbid, you lose your wallet, what will you do?",
          "roman": "Eán o mi génoito cháseis to portofóli sou, ti tha káneis?",
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          "english": "If, God forbid, my son dies then I'll have no reason to live.",
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