INTERJECTION
ach/aːx/oh; ah; alas
ach is a German interjection that means oh, ah, or alas. It is pronounced /aːx/.
Definitions
1.used to express surprise, realization, relief, sadness, or other emotion(surprise, recognition, emotion)
a.expressing realization or understanding
Ach so, jetzt verstehe ich.—Oh, now I understand.
b.expressing disappointment or regret
Ach, schade, dass du nicht kommen kannst.—Oh, it's a pity you can't come.
c.expressing relief or enjoyment
Ach, das tut gut!—Ah, that feels good!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ach" mean in English?
- "ach" means oh, ah, or alas. It is a German interjection.
- How do you pronounce "ach"?
- "ach" is pronounced /aːx/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ach"?
- "ach" is a interjection in German.
