oh
oh
Used to express surprise, pain, or emotion.
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What's the difference between oh / ach / au / o / oh je / na so was
ах — Used to express surprise, pain, or emotion.
An exclamation of surprise, regret, annoyance, or sympathy; very close to “oh”.
Ach, das habe ich ganz vergessen.
Ах, я совсем забыл(а) это.
A short cry like “ouch!” used mainly for physical pain or sudden discomfort.
Au, das tut weh!
Ай, это больно!
A poetic or old-fashioned exclamation; formal and uncommon in everyday speech.
O Himmel, wie schön ist dieser Tag!
О небо, как прекрасен этот день!
Expresses worry, regret, or mild panic; usually suggests that something has gone wrong.
Oh je, ich habe den Termin vergessen.
Ой-ой, я забыл(а) про встречу.
A colloquial exclamation of surprise, often with disbelief or mild annoyance; more expressive and informal.
Na so was, das hätte ich nicht gedacht!
Надо же, я бы этого не подумал(а)!
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oh translation: ах. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce oh
/oː/
oh translation
ах
oh transcription
/oː/
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Ausdruck von Überraschung, Schmerz oder Gefühl
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