ach
13
9.9
- interjection
- /ɑk/
- Ach, I was so surprised to see her here!
- Ach, no
- Oh, ach
Examples
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"Ach so," said the old man, "your husband."
Fiction book (1993) -
The story is actually quite silly, like all German opera, but ach, the music!
Fiction book (1996) -
Ach, but James, it's really good to see you.
Fiction book (2002) -
"Ach!" was all Booth could say.
Fiction book (1998) -
When I'm drinking beer I'm thinking "Ach, life is dear"
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"Ach, why don't they leave you alone?"
Fiction book (1996) -
Ach, man, it must be you've been sampling too much of our good Scot whisky.
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— Ach, man!
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Ach! I can't believe we missed the bus again.
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Ach, that really hurts my feelings!
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
∞
8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
581
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
368
7.9
A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
78
9.9
A short sound you make when you feel pain or are annoyed
70
7.9
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock
44
8.8
A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed
39
8.8
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain, fear, or surprise
34
9.9
A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear
29
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
21
7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
18
9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
10
9.6
A short sound people make when they see a silly mistake
10
9.9
A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval
7
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
6
9.1
A short sound people make when they feel a quick pain
5
9.9
A short cry that shows fear, pain, or alarm
5
9.9
A short word people say to show frustration or dismay
5
9.3
A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
4
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
2
9.9
A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise, pain, or fear
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
A short cry showing sudden pain or hurt
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word ach comes from a common German exclamation and is like the English words ah or ouch. So, think of it as a quick sound meaning 'surprise', 'pain', or 'annoyance'.