aha
An exclamation expressing that you have understood something or reached an insight.
EXAMPLE
Aha, jetzt verstehe ich, wie die Maschine funktioniert.
Aha, now I understand how the machine works.
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Meanings
aha
An exclamation used to point out an assumed truth or the real reason for something, often with surprise or slight irony.
EXAMPLE
Aha, daher kommt also der Lärm jeden Morgen.
Aha, so that's where the noise comes from every morning.
Usage tips
Punctuation
'Aha' can stand on its own as a short utterance and end with a period or exclamation mark. If an explanation follows in the same sentence, separate 'aha' with a comma.
EXAMPLE
Aha! Jetzt ist alles klar.
Aha! Now everything is clear.
Aha, die Tür lässt sich nur von innen öffnen.
Aha, the door can only be opened from the inside.
Typical collocations
An explanation with 'so' or 'now' often follows 'aha'. This lets you show your conversation partner more precisely what you have just understood.
EXAMPLE
Aha, so kann ich die Schrift größer machen.
Aha, so that's how I can make the text larger.
Context clue
In combination with 'also' (so), 'aha' often indicates that someone is drawing a conclusion from an observation. When referring to another person's behavior, it can sound reproachful or ironic.
EXAMPLE
Aha, für einen Ausflug hast du also Zeit, aber für deine Hausaufgaben nicht.
Aha, so you have time for an outing, but not for your homework.
In real life
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