Ach - translation, pronunciation and examples
ah
an exclamation showing surprise or relief
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ach ja
ach nein
ach, na ja
ach, richtig
ach, gut
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ah — an exclamation showing surprise or relief
Used when someone realizes or understands something after an explanation. Often means “oh, I see” or “aha, that explains it.”
Expresses sudden understanding, discovery, or a bright idea. It can sound like “aha, now I get it.”
Shows satisfaction, relief, or a small concluding reaction, like “well then” or “there we go.” It is slightly conversational.
A very general exclamation that can show surprise, sympathy, joy, or mild disappointment. It is less specific than “ach.”
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ah — an exclamation showing surprise or relief
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich.
Ах, теперь я понимаю.
Used when someone realizes or understands something after an explanation. Often means “oh, I see” or “aha, that explains it.”
Ach so, jetzt verstehe ich das Problem.
А, теперь я понимаю проблему.
Expresses sudden understanding, discovery, or a bright idea. It can sound like “aha, now I get it.”
Aha, deshalb ist er heute nicht gekommen.
Ага, поэтому он сегодня не пришёл.
Shows satisfaction, relief, or a small concluding reaction, like “well then” or “there we go.” It is slightly conversational.
Na also, jetzt hat alles geklappt.
Ну вот, теперь всё получилось.
A very general exclamation that can show surprise, sympathy, joy, or mild disappointment. It is less specific than “ach.”
Oh, das wusste ich nicht.
О, я этого не знал.
Shows thinking, doubt, or uncertainty. It is more of a pause while considering something than an exclamation of surprise.
Hm, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das stimmt.
Хм, я не уверен, что это правильно.
A short conversational exclamation often used to attract attention or start a remark softly. It can mean something like “well” or “come on.”
Na, was machen wir jetzt?
Ну, что мы теперь будем делать?
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How to pronounce ach and what this word means
ach translation: ah. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ach
/ax/
ach translation
ah
ach examples
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich.
ach transcription
/ax/
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ach meaning: what does it mean?
Ausruf des Erstaunens, der Erleichterung oder des Verstehens
ach pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ach is pronounced as /ax/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ach definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ach, jetzt verstehe ich. Translation: Ах, теперь я понимаю.
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