oh
gb/ˈoʊ/ us/ˈoʊ/
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Engels
ó, ja, jaj, ne már, nahát, au, hé, o, nulla, null
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [clause]. / Oh!
Oh, I didn’t realize you were already here.
Ó, nem is tudtam, hogy már itt vagy.
Oh! That’s what this button does.
Ja! Szóval ezt csinálja ez a gomb.
Oh, now I understand what you mean.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, I see.
Ja, értem.
Oh! You are my teacher.
Ó! Ön a tanárom.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse “oh” (surprise/realizing) with “ow” (pain).
Betekenis
surprise or sudden realization
Woordcombinaties
oh, I see
|oh, right
|oh, really?
|oh, wow
|oh, okay
|oh, that’s why
|oh, of course
|oh, sure
|oh, interesting
|oh, now I get it
Synoniemen
ah (Often signals realization or understanding, sometimes calmer than “oh”.)
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wow (Stronger surprise or amazement than “oh”.)
Thema's
conversation
|emotions
Definitie
We say “oh” when we are surprised or when we suddenly understand.
Used to express surprise or a sudden understanding of something.
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ó
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [thanks/sorry/statement].
Oh, thanks for letting me know.
Ó, köszönöm, hogy szóltál.
Oh, I’m sorry—did I interrupt you?
Ó, bocsánat — félbeszakítottalak?
Oh, in that case, we can meet tomorrow.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, thank you.
Ó, köszönöm.
Oh, okay.
Ó, oké.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In formal writing, “oh” is usually avoided unless you are writing dialogue.
Betekenis
polite response starter or softener
Woordcombinaties
oh, thanks
|oh, sorry
|oh, that’s fine
|oh, that’s okay
|oh, by the way
|oh, in that case
|oh, I didn’t know
|oh, I forgot
|oh, good
|oh, sure
Synoniemen
well (Also starts a reply, often with a thoughtful or hesitant tone.)
Thema's
conversation
|politeness
Definitie
We often start a reply with “oh” to sound natural and polite.
Used at the start of a reply to introduce what you are about to say, often to sound polite, less direct, or responsive.
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jaj
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [bad news]. / Oh no.
Oh, that’s too bad—are you okay?
Jaj, de kár — jól vagy?
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
Jaj, ezt sajnálom.
Oh no, did you miss your train?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, I’m sorry.
Jaj, sajnálom.
Oh no!
Jaj, ne!
Veelgemaakte fout:
Tone matters: a flat “oh” can sound uninterested, not sympathetic.
Betekenis
disappointment or concern
Woordcombinaties
oh, no
|oh, that’s too bad
|oh, poor you
|oh, I’m sorry
|oh, that’s awful
|oh, what a shame
|oh dear
|oh, that’s disappointing
|oh, that’s unfortunate
|oh, I hope so
Synoniemen
oh no (Often stronger and more immediate concern than plain “oh”.)
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aww (Informal, often used for sympathy or something sad/cute.)
Thema's
emotions
|conversation
Definitie
We say “oh” when we feel sorry or worried about something.
Used to express sadness, concern, or sympathy about bad news or an unfortunate situation.
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INFORMAL
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [come on/please]. / Oh, for [reason]!
Oh, come on—be serious.
Jaj, ne már — legyél komoly.
Oh, not again.
Jaj, már megint.
Oh, please. That’s not what happened.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, come on!
Ne már!
Oh, not again.
Jaj, már megint.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This can sound rude; avoid it in polite situations.
Betekenis
annoyance or impatience
Woordcombinaties
oh, come on
|oh, please
|oh, give me a break
|oh, for goodness’ sake
|oh, not again
|oh, whatever
|oh, that’s ridiculous
|oh, you’re kidding
|oh, honestly
|oh, stop it
Synoniemen
ugh (Stronger, more negative sound of annoyance than “oh”.)
|
come on (Directly urges someone; “oh” often adds exasperation.)
Thema's
emotions
|conversation
Definitie
We say “oh” to show we are annoyed or impatient.
Used to show annoyance, disbelief, or impatience with someone or something.
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [compliment/positive reaction].
Oh, this place is beautiful.
Ó, de gyönyörű ez a hely.
Oh, that’s wonderful news!
Ó, ez csodálatos hír!
Oh, I love your dress.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, it’s beautiful.
Ó, de szép.
Oh, great!
Ó, nagyszerű!
Veelgemaakte fout:
With a negative tone, “oh” can mean disappointment instead of delight.
Betekenis
admiration or delighted surprise
Woordcombinaties
oh, beautiful
|oh, that’s amazing
|oh, wonderful
|oh, how lovely
|oh, great
|oh, perfect
|oh, I love it
|oh, fantastic
|oh, that’s nice
|oh, thank you
Synoniemen
wow (Often stronger excitement or amazement than “oh”.)
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yay (More playful celebration than “oh”.)
Antoniemen
ugh (Expresses dislike or annoyance instead of admiration.)
Thema's
emotions
|conversation
Definitie
We say “oh” when something is very nice or exciting.
Used to express pleasure, admiration, or delighted surprise.
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh!
Oh! I just hit my elbow.
Jaj! Beütöttem a könyökömet.
Oh, that really hurts.
Jaj, ez nagyon fáj.
Oh—careful, it’s hot.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh! It hurts.
Jaj! Fáj.
Oh! Too hot.
Jaj! Ez túl forró.
Veelgemaakte fout:
“Ow!” is more common for pain; “oh!” is also used for surprise.
Betekenis
pain or sudden discomfort
Woordcombinaties
oh!
|oh, that hurt
|oh, my back
|oh, careful
|oh, ow
|oh, my knee
Synoniemen
ow (More specific and common for pain than “oh”.)
Thema's
health
|emotions
Definitie
We can say “oh!” when something hurts.
Used as a short cry when you feel pain, shock, or sudden physical discomfort.
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Gebruikspatroon:
Oh, [name/title]!
Oh, Sarah! Over here!
Hé, Sarah! Erre!
Oh, doctor, thank you for coming so quickly.
Ó, doktor úr, köszönöm, hogy ilyen gyorsan jött.
Oh, Mom, look at this!
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Oh, Anna!
Hé, Anna!
Oh, Dad!
Ó, apa!
Veelgemaakte fout:
In modern everyday English, this can sound dramatic; plain names are often enough.
Betekenis
calling or getting attention
Woordcombinaties
oh, John
|oh, Mom
|oh, sir
|oh, my friend
|oh, sweetheart
|oh, please
Synoniemen
hey (More common casual attention-getter than “oh”.)
Thema's
conversation
|relationships
Definitie
We can say “oh” before a name to call someone.
Used before a name or form of address to call someone or get their attention, often with strong feeling.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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o
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Gebruikspatroon:
an oh / the oh in [word]
Your last name starts with an oh, right?
A vezetékneved o-val kezdődik, ugye?
There are two ohs in “food.”
A „food” szóban két o van.
Write a capital oh at the beginning.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
O is called “oh.”
Az O betűt „o”-nak hívják.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse the letter name “oh” with the interjection “oh!” in conversation.
Betekenis
the letter O
Woordcombinaties
capital oh
|lowercase oh
|an oh
|the letter oh
|double oh
Thema's
language
|writing
Definitie
“Oh” is the name of the letter O.
The name of the letter O.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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Gebruikspatroon:
[number]-oh / oh [number] / [digit] oh [digit]
My extension is four-oh-seven.
A mellékszámom négy-nulla-hét.
The final score was two-oh.
A végeredmény kettő null lett.
The year is pronounced “twenty-oh-six” by some speakers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Call me at five-oh-two.
Hívj az öt-nulla-kettőn.
The score is one-oh.
Az állás egy null.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In careful contexts (math, formal reading), “zero” is clearer than “oh.”
Betekenis
zero spoken in numbers
Woordcombinaties
oh five
|double oh
|two-oh
|oh-one
|room oh-nine
|nineteen-oh-five
|the score is two-oh
|zero or oh
Synoniemen
zero (More explicit and formal than “oh” for 0.)
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nought (Common in British English; less common in American English.)
Antoniemen
one (The next digit up from 0 in counting.)
Thema's
numbers
|daily_life
|communication
Definitie
We often say “oh” to mean 0 when reading numbers aloud.
Used to refer to the digit 0, especially when saying phone numbers, years, or scores aloud.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
oh
IPA
GB/ˈoʊ/
US/ˈoʊ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
oh (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (oh)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: oh
- Plural: ohs
Woordfamilie
Forms
ohs
noun
Related words
ooh
interjection
Uitdrukkingen
oh boy
1/ˈoʊ bˈɔɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
'Oh boy' to show emotion
Used to show you are excited, happy, worried, or surprised.
Voorbeelden
- Oh boy, this is going to be fun!
- Oh boy, I forgot my keys again.
oh boy
1/ˈoʊ bˈɔɪ/
fixed phrase
informal
excitement or dread
We say “oh boy” when we feel excited or when we expect problems.
Voorbeelden
- Oh boy! We’re going to Disneyland tomorrow.
- Oh boy, here we go again.
- Oh boy, this is going to be a long meeting.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh boy!
- Oh boy, not again.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
mild distress or surprise exclamation
'Oh dear' is something you say when you are worried, surprised, or sorry about something small or unexpected.
Voorbeelden
- Oh dear, I forgot to bring my wallet!
- Oh dear, the cake has burned.
oh dear
1/ˈoʊ dˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
concern or mild dismay
We say “oh dear” when something has gone wrong.
Voorbeelden
- Oh dear, I think I left my keys at home.
- Oh dear—that’s not good.
- Oh dear, are you hurt?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh dear!
- Oh dear, I forgot.
oh for goodness' sake
1/ˈoʊ fɚ ɡˈʊdnəs sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
informal
strong annoyance or impatience
We say this when we are very annoyed.
Voorbeelden
- Oh, for goodness' sake, just tell me the truth.
- Oh, for goodness' sake—stop arguing.
- Oh, for goodness' sake, I’ve explained it twice already.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh, for goodness' sake!
oh my
1/ˈoʊ mˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
mild surprise or concern
We say “oh my” when we are mildly surprised or worried.
Voorbeelden
- Oh my! I didn’t expect to see you here.
- Oh my, that looks painful.
- Oh my, what a lovely view.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh my!
- Oh my, look!
oh my god
1/ˈoʊ mˈaɪ ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
informal
showing surprise or shock
An expression people use when they are very surprised, afraid, or excited.
Voorbeelden
- Oh my god, I can’t believe you’re here!
- Oh my god, that was so scary.
oh my god
1/ˈoʊ mˈaɪ ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
informal
strong surprise or shock
We say “oh my God” when something is very surprising or shocking.
Voorbeelden
- Oh my God, I completely forgot our meeting.
- Oh my God! Are you serious?
- Oh my God, this is amazing.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh my God!
- Oh my God, really?
oh no
1/ˈoʊ nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
alarm or dismay
We say “oh no” when something bad happens.
Voorbeelden
- Oh no! I spilled coffee on my shirt.
- Oh no, we’re going to be late.
- Oh no—did you lose your phone?
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh no!
- Oh no, sorry.
oh well
1/ˈoʊ wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
accepting a bad situation
We say “oh well” to mean “it’s not ideal, but it’s okay.”
Voorbeelden
- Oh well, we can try again tomorrow.
- It’s raining—oh well.
- Oh well. There’s nothing we can do now.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh well, it’s fine.
- Oh well, maybe next time.
oh yeah
1/ˈoʊ jˈæ/
fixed phrase
informal
Expressing recognition or emphasis
Used when you remember something or want to make a point stronger.
Voorbeelden
- Oh yeah, I forgot to call her.
- Oh yeah? Well I can do it better!
oh yeah
1/ˈoʊ jˈæ/
fixed phrase
informal
agreement or confident confirmation
We say “oh yeah” to mean “yes” strongly, or to show we remember.
Voorbeelden
- Oh yeah, I can help you with that.
- Oh yeah? Prove it.
- Oh yeah—I forgot to call her back.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Oh yeah, okay.
- Oh yeah, I remember.