ach

Based on: *Onomatopoeia
Particle
  1. oh
  2. pfff
1.

oh

(surprised sounding sound, often combined with another word)
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Examples
  • Ach ja/da/deshalb/morgen/Bier/E=MC².
  • Oh that's right/ there/ that's why/tomorrow/beer/E=MC².
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2.

pfff

(can be made sound dismissive)
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Advent Calendar 15 – “8 – t”

A quick look at the meaning of "ach" and its various common phrasings.

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How many meanings does the German word 'ach' have?

ach has 2 distinct meanings: 1. oh , 2. pfff .

What is 'ach' related to?

The word 'ach' is related to *Onomatopoeia.

Where can I learn more about 'ach'?

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Advent Calendar 15 – “8 – t”
A quick look at the meaning of "ach" and its various common phrasings.
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