Ах - translation, pronunciation and examples
oh
Used to express surprise, pain, or emotion.
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When to use ах
о нет
о да
о боже
о, вау
о, правда
ах usage examples
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Often expresses a strong feeling, surprise, regret, or annoyance; a little more emotional than «о».
A general interjection used to express surprise, pain, fear, or emotion; the most neutral and closest to the base meaning.
Usually conveys a sudden reaction: fear, pain, embarrassment, or slight surprise; very conversational and vivid.
Conveys a heavy sigh, regret, tiredness, or concern; sounds more emotional and dramatic.
Expresses regret, disappointment, or a sad fact; more literary and not used for simple pain or surprise.
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What's the difference between ах / о, ах / ой / ох-ох / увы
Often expresses a strong feeling, surprise, regret, or annoyance; a little more emotional than «о».
Ah, how beautiful it is here!
Ах, как красиво здесь!
A general interjection used to express surprise, pain, fear, or emotion; the most neutral and closest to the base meaning.
Oh, how unexpected!
О, как неожиданно!
Usually conveys a sudden reaction: fear, pain, embarrassment, or slight surprise; very conversational and vivid.
Oh, I dropped the book.
Ой, я уронил книгу.
Conveys a heavy sigh, regret, tiredness, or concern; sounds more emotional and dramatic.
Oh dear, I'm so tired.
Ох-ох, как же я устал.
Expresses regret, disappointment, or a sad fact; more literary and not used for simple pain or surprise.
Alas, we are late.
Увы, мы опоздали.
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How to pronounce ах and what this word means
ах translation: oh. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ах
[o, ax]
ах translation
oh
ах examples
Oh, das tut weh!
ах transcription
[o, ax]
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ах meaning: what does it mean?
междометие удивления, боли или сильного чувства
ах pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ах is pronounced as [o, 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?
Oh, das tut weh! Translation: Ой, как больно!
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