/ai/
#614 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
ouch, oh
Word origin
An interjection of natural, expressive origin marking pain or dismay. Such cries arise independently in many languages rather than being borrowed.
- Origin
- Imitative
Examples
¡, !
Ouch, I have hurt my finger!
¡, verte !
Oh, what a surprise to see you here!
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Oh, I do not know what to do now.
¡, !
Oh, what a shame that you cannot come!
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Oh, this child is going to drive me mad.
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