/o/
#101 of 5,000 Core 1000
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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