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.
