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wow

wow

Meaning of wow

Deutsch

wird verwendet, um Überraschung oder Bewunderung auszudrücken

English

used to show surprise or admiration

wow

Pronunciation

German
[vaʊ̯]

wow with English translation

wow usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wow, das ist ja großartig!

Wow, that's really great!

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wow, so schön habe ich die Stadt noch nie gesehen.

Wow, I've never seen the city look so beautiful.

wow synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wow, oh, pfui, erstaunlich, beeindruckend, ach, and hurra

oh
🇩🇪German

An interjection of surprise, realization, or mild emotion; close to “wow” but usually softer and more general.

A1very often
P
🇩🇪German
pfui

An expression of disgust, disapproval, or criticism; it is the opposite of “wow” because it is negative.

A1often
E
🇩🇪German
erstaunlich

An adjective meaning “astonishing” or “amazing”; it describes something surprising, but it is not an interjection itself.

A1very often
B
🇩🇪German
beeindruckend

An adjective meaning “impressive”; it stresses a strong positive impression, admiration, or respect.

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

A
🇩🇪German
ach

An interjection often used for understanding, mild disappointment, or soft surprise; less enthusiastic than “wow.”

A1often
H
🇩🇪German
hurra

A cry of joy and triumph; it expresses excitement or success rather than simple surprise.

A1often

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Questions about this word

What does wow mean?

used to show surprise or admiration

How do you pronounce wow?

wow is pronounced [vaʊ̯].

How is wow used in a sentence?

Wow, that's really great! Translation: Wow, das ist ja großartig!

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