aah
ɑː
Definition

Definition of aah - Reverso English Dictionary

Interjection

1.
expressionRareexpressing pain or discomfortRare
  • Aah, I stubbed my toe.
ouch ow
2.
realizationRareexpressing realization or understandingRare
  • Aah, now I understand what you mean.
aha oh wow
3.
emotionRareshows joyful pleasure or delightRare
  • Aah, this ice cream is delicious!
hooray yay
4.
reactionRareexpressing reliefRare
  • Aah, I finally found my keys.
oh phew
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Expressions with aah

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express admiration or amazement
The audience ooh and aah at the fireworks display.
open mouth wide and make prolonged /ɑ/ sound
The doctor asked the patient to say aah.

Origin of aah

Imitative origin, expressing a range of emotions

Terms with aah included in their meaning

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sounds
act of making an aah sound
aahingadj.
amazing
causing amazement or admiration with an aah sound
aahingadj.
emotion
characterized by joyful pleasure with an aah sound

Examples of aah in a sentence

  • Aah, my back is killing me.
  • Aah, that's how it works.
  • Aah, I see the problem now.
  • Aah, what a beautiful sunset!
  • Aah, this is the best day ever!
  • Aah, this hot bath feels amazing.

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  1. French:aïe, ah, ...
  2. German:aua, ah, ...
  3. Italian:ahi, ah, ...
  4. Spanish:ay, ah, ...
  5. Portuguese:ai, ah, ...
  6. Chinese:哎哟, 啊, ...
  7. Japanese:ああ, ...
  8. Arabic:آه, آها, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָהּ, אָה, ...
  10. Russian:ай, ааа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ай, ага, ...
  12. Hindi:आह, ...

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