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, disappointment, or other emotions(exclamation of surprise, realization, emotion)

a.exclamation of realization or sudden understanding

Ach, jetzt verstehe ich, was du meinst!Oh, now I understand what you mean!

b.exclamation of regret, sadness, or disappointment

Ach, wie schade, dass du nicht kommen kannst.Oh, what a pity you can't come.

c.exclamation to express relief, sometimes impatience

Ach, das ist ja wunderbar!Ah, that's just wonderful!

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.

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