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Translation

oh

Word origin

An expressive interjection of surprise or emotion, paralleled in Latin oh and many languages, ultimately imitative.

Origin
Latin
Root
oh
English cognates
oh

Examples

¡! .

Oh! I had not realised you were here.

, , .

Oh, dear, I am very sorry.

¡ , !

Oh no, I forgot my mother's birthday!

, verte .

Oh, what a surprise to see you here.

, , .

Oh, do not worry, I will sort it out.

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This word is part of lesson 3.