Korean word

오호

Pronunciation

Romanizationoho

Meaning

  • interjectionoh

Example

오호, 정말 멋지다.o ho cheong mal meot jji da

Oh, that's really cool.

Illustration for 오호 (oh)

More examples

오호, 이렇게 하는 거였구나.o ho i reo ke ha neun keo yeot kku na

Oh, so that's how you do it.

Core concept

A brief reaction to something unexpected or newly understood.

Common phrases

  • 오호 그렇구나o ho keu reo ku na

    Oh, I see

Similar words

오o: A quick sound of surprise when something catches attention.
아하aha: A brief utterance showing sudden understanding.
와wa: A lively exclamation expressing strong amazement or admiration.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 상황에 대해 놀라움이나 인정을 짧게 나타내는 감탄사eo tteon sa si ri na sang hwang e tae hae nol la u mi na in jeong eul jjal kke na ta nae neun kam tan sa

Word origin

The form 오호 (oho, "oh") is an established Korean interjection, but its exact origin is not clearly documented.

Usage tips

  • The tone depends on the situation, so a warm voice suggests approval whereas a flat voice can sound more like simple surprise.

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