English–German

“i see” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aː/

Example

Nach der Erklärung sagte sie ah.

After the explanation, she said, "I see."

Illustration for ah (i see)

How to say “i see” in German

“I see” in German is ah.

A brief spoken signal marks the instant when a puzzling explanation falls into place.

Full entry for ah: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ah

Als ihm die Erinnerung kam, sagte er: ah ja.

When the memory came to him, he said, "Ah yes."

Tips for using ah

  • German ah can acknowledge understanding without ending the conversation, while a following explanation may show that the speaker has only just grasped the point.

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