Interjection
uff
Pronunciation: /ˈʔʊf/
phew (expression of disgust, tiredness or relief)
B2
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Meanings
Interjection
- phew (expression of disgust, tiredness or relief)
- whew (used before, during or after a mentally or physically strenuous activity, or while thinking of it)
Example sentence
Uff, das war heute ein wirklich langer Tag.
Phew, that was a really long day today.
Usage
- Uff! — An informal exclamation expressing effort, exhaustion or relief.
- Uff, geschafft! — Phew, done; a comma separates the interjection from the following remark.
Uff, die letzte Kiste war aber schwer!
Phew, that last box was really heavy!