German Conversation · Level 1
85 words
German word
oh
Pronunciation
IPA/oː/
Meaning
- interjectionoh
Example
Er hörte die Nachricht und sagte oh.
He heard the news and said, 'Oh'.
More examples
Beim Anblick des Gemäldes sagte sie oh ja.
At the sight of the painting, she said, "Oh yes."
Core concept
A short burst of voice as surprise turns into immediate recognition.
Common phrases
oh nein
oh no
oh ja
oh yes
oh Gott
oh God
Similar words
aha: A short exclamation marking a new discovery or clear understanding.
ach so: A brief response showing understanding after an explanation.
Definition in German
Zeigt kurz Verwunderung oder plötzliches Erkennen.
Word origin
German oh continues the Old High German and Middle High German interjection ô, an inherited Germanic exclamation.
Usage tips
- In a sentence, oh is normally followed by a comma before the reaction or clause, as in 'Oh, das wusste ich nicht.'
Other meanings
- ahinterjection
- oh dearinterjection