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/ˈura/

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Translation

hurrah, hooray

Word origin

A cheer borrowed from German hurra, itself linked to the verb hurren ('to move fast'). English 'hurrah' comes from the same source.

Origin
German
Root
hurra
English cognates
hurrah, hooray

Examples

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Hurrah! We have won the match!

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The children shouted hooray when the present arrived.

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Three cheers for the bride and groom!

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On hearing the news, everyone responded with a loud hurrah.

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Hooray! It is finally Friday.

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This word is part of lesson 71.