bla, bla
blah, blah
Used to dismissively summarize or imitate talk or statements that one considers unimportant, boring, or predictable.
EXAMPLE
Dann kamen wieder die üblichen Ausreden: bla, bla, bla.
Then came the usual excuses: blah, blah, blah.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Colloquial
'Bla' (blah) is mainly used in spoken, informal language and often sounds dismissive or annoyed. It is therefore rarely appropriate in formal writing.
EXAMPLE
Ach, bla, bla – das glaubt dir doch keiner!
Oh, blah, blah—you don't expect anyone to believe that!
Repetition
When used as a summary or imitation, 'bla' (blah) is usually repeated, often in the form 'bla, bla, bla'. The repetition shows that details are deliberately omitted or presented as unimportant.
EXAMPLE
Er versprach mir mehr Geld, eine Beförderung und bla, bla, bla.
He promised me more money, a promotion, and blah, blah, blah.
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