Ах - translation, pronunciation and examples
ah
an exclamation showing surprise or relief
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When to use ах
ах, да
ах, нет
ах, ну
ах, точно
ах, хорошо
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The main interjection of surprise, relief, or admiration.
A verb: to exclaim briefly in surprise or admiration; not an interjection, but an action.
Similar to 'ah,' but more often shows surprise, worry, fatigue, or sympathy.
Expresses regret, dreaminess, annoyance, or slight disappointment; less like the joyful 'ah.'
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What's the difference between ах / ахнуть / ох / эх
The main interjection of surprise, relief, or admiration.
Ah, it’s so beautiful here!
Ах, как красиво здесь!
A verb: to exclaim briefly in surprise or admiration; not an interjection, but an action.
He could only gasp in surprise at such beauty.
Он только и смог ахнуть от такой красоты.
Similar to 'ah,' but more often shows surprise, worry, fatigue, or sympathy.
Oh, I’m so tired!
Ох, как же я устал!
Expresses regret, dreaminess, annoyance, or slight disappointment; less like the joyful 'ah.'
Ah, I missed the train.
Эх, не успел я на поезд.
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How to pronounce ах and what this word means
ах translation: ah. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ах
[ax]
ах translation
ah
ах examples
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich.
ах transcription
[ax]
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Questions about this word
ах meaning: what does it mean?
междометие удивления, облегчения или понимания
ах pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ах is pronounced as [ax]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ах definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich. Translation: Ах, теперь я понимаю.
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