Kilo Lingo

/a/

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Translation

ah, ahh

Word origin

An expressive interjection formed from the vowel sound ah, common to many languages as a natural exclamation of realisation, relief or surprise.

Origin
Onomatopoeic
Root
ah

Examples

¡, !

Ahh, I finally understand it!

, .

Ahh, what a relief to take off one's shoes.

¡! .

Ahh! You scared me.

, .

Ahh, now I remember where I left the keys.

, delicioso.

Ahh, this coffee is delicious.

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This word is part of lesson 69.