Interjection
pfui
Pronunciation: /pfʊɪ̯/
an exclamation of disgust, aversion, dislike, contempt, or annoyance
C2
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Meanings
Interjection
- an exclamation of disgust, aversion, dislike, contempt, or annoyance
Example sentence
Das Wasser in der Pfütze riecht furchtbar, pfui!
The water in the puddle smells terrible, ugh!
Usage
- Pfui! — Ugh!; an exclamation of disgust or disapproval.
- pfui / lecker — An expression of revulsion versus a positive description of taste.
Pfui, hier riecht es nach verdorbenem Essen!
Ugh, it smells of spoiled food here!