Translation?

[mananas.livejournal.com]

I've heard "Боже мой!" translated as, "My goodness!" and "Oh my God!". So tell me, is it corny or no? Would it be offensive if I, an American 20 something in Russia (well I'm not there... yet), said it?

Comments

[gera.livejournal.com]

It's not in the least offensive, but it is kinda theatrical. I'd compare it with "God Almighty!" You are much more likely to find it in literature than in real life.
So it won't be offensive but it would be weird if a 20 year old used it.

[aciel.livejournal.com]

THANKS BE TO GOD. =D