INTERJECTION

weh/veː/ouch; ow; oh (pain)

weh is a German interjection that means ouch, ow, or oh (pain). It is pronounced /veː/.

Definitions

1.an exclamation expressing sudden pain or discomfort(exclamation, pain)

a.used to indicate that something hurts or is painful

Weh! Das tut weh!—Ouch! That hurts!

b.used as a spontaneous cry when hurt

Weh, mein Fuß!—Ouch, my foot!

Frequently asked questions

What does "weh" mean in English?
"weh" means ouch, ow, or oh (pain). It is a German interjection.
How do you pronounce "weh"?
"weh" is pronounced /veː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "weh"?
"weh" is a interjection in German.

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