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English-German translation for "godsend"
"godsend" German translation
godsend
This report should prove a godsend to the European Union and most certainly to Parliament.
godsend (also: stroke of luck, fluke, windfall, bonanza)
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "godsend":
© Princeton Universityboom · bonanza · gold rush · gravy · manna from heaven · windfall · bunce
Usage examples
Similar translations for "godsend" in German
The open method of coordination was a godsend.
Incidentally, repression is a godsend to illicit businesses which exploit ignorance and social weakness.
The advent of the euro is also an absolute godsend for crime.
On the one hand, we have a dispassionate and objective report, undoubtedly insistent, but legitimately so, and on the other hand, we have an explanatory statement which, even though it represents only the opinion of the rapporteur, nonetheless is a godsend to the press.
In fact everyone now agrees in acknowledging that the EUR 360 million sought for Kosovo for the year 2000 represents a sum, a godsend for some people, that this region of former Yugoslavia, with ever-growing centrifugal forces at work, is in no position to assimilate.
I agree with Mr Whitehead that it may be a godsend for the Scottish Scouts, who are apparently here in the Gallery, if they no longer have to rub two twigs together to boil the kettle because they will be able to buy hot tea in cans - if indeed the European Commission allows that to happen.

