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oh; ah

Interjection

  1. 1

    oh; ah

    An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses his/her surprise, embarrassment, impatience, or urgency.

    Korean definition: 놀라움, 당황함, 초조함, 다급함의 느낌을 나타낼 때 내는 소리.

    • Ah, it's hot!

    • Oh, you scared me!

  2. 2

    oh; wow; ah

    An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses his/her delight or excitement.

    Korean definition: 기쁨이나 감동의 느낌을 나타낼 때 내는 소리.

    • Oh, the night sea view is so beautiful.

    • Oh wow, the flowers have bloomed so beautifully overnight.

  3. 3

    oh; aww; oh no

    An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses the feelings of worry, anxiety, regret, or lamentation.

    Korean definition: 걱정, 근심, 안타까움, 한탄의 느낌을 나타낼 때 내는 소리.

    • Oh, my miserable lot — what a state I'm in.

    • Oh no, I have to do all this work by myself.

  4. 4

    umm; ahem

    An exclamation uttered before the speaker begins his/her words when he/she talks to someone or attracts someone's attention.

    Korean definition: 남에게 말을 걸거나 주의를 끌 때, 말에 앞서 내는 소리.

    • Umm, excuse me, what time is it now?

    • Ahem, may I sit in the seat next to you?