bäh
yuck
An exclamation used to express disgust, revulsion, or a strong dislike of something.
EXAMPLE
Bäh, diese Suppe schmeckt ja eklig!
Yuck, this soup tastes disgusting!
bäh
yuck / nyah
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Meanings
bäh
nyah
An exclamation used to gloat or mock someone, often while sticking out one's tongue.
EXAMPLE
Bäh, ich war schneller als du!
Nyah, I was faster than you!
Usage tips
Standalone exclamation
'Bäh' (yuck / nyah) can stand as an independent exclamation before a complete sentence. It is usually followed by a comma; an exclamation mark is also possible for particularly strong emphasis.
EXAMPLE
Bäh, auf dem Teller liegt eine fette Fliege!
Yuck, there's a big fat fly on the plate!
Typical usage
When expressing disgust, 'Bäh' (yuck) often refers directly to something the speaker is seeing, smelling, tasting, or imagining at that moment. It is often followed by a reference to the thing in question or a brief expression of rejection.
EXAMPLE
Bäh, ich will diese matschige Banane nicht essen.
Yuck, I don't want to eat this mushy banana.
Register
'Bäh' (yuck / nyah) is a very informal and strongly emotional exclamation. It usually feels out of place in factual or formal texts; in writing, it is often emphasized with an exclamation mark.
EXAMPLE
Bäh! Dieser Geruch kommt aus dem Kühlschrank.
Yuck! That smell is coming from the fridge.
In real life
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