/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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