Vokabahn

oha

Vokabahn
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Interjection

oha

Pronunciation: /oːˈha(ː)/

An expression of surprise (similar to English whoa)

C1 rank #8,658

Meanings

Interjection
  1. An expression of surprise (similar to English whoa)

Example sentence

Oha, das habe ich nicht kommen sehen!

Whoa, I didn't see that coming!

Usage

  • Oha! — Whoa! Expresses surprise or sudden recognition
  • Oha, das wird teuer! — Whoa, that will be expensive! Can signal concern as well as admiration
Extra sentence

„Oha, der Koffer ist schwerer, als ich dachte!“

'Whoa, the suitcase is heavier than I thought!'