Interjection
ui
Pronunciation: /ʊɪ̯/
An exclamation of surprise, joy, excitement, or admiration
C1
rank #6,788
Meanings
Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, joy, excitement, or admiration
- An exclamation of worry or lament
- An exclamation of pondering
Example sentence
Ui, das sieht ja lecker aus!
Ooh, that looks delicious!
Usage
- Ui, wie schön! — Ooh, how lovely! An exclamation of delighted surprise
- Ui, das wird schwierig. — Ooh, that will be difficult. Tone can also express concern
„Ui, so viele Sterne habe ich lange nicht gesehen!“, sagte sie.
'Ooh, I have not seen this many stars for ages!' she said.