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das Oh, die Ohs
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An exclamation used to express surprise, admiration, disappointment, or another strong emotion.
Ein erstauntes Oh ging durch die Menge, als das riesige Geschenk ausgepackt wurde.
An astonished oh went through the crowd as the enormous gift was unwrapped.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Ohs |
| genitive | des Ohs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Oh | die Ohs |
| accusative | das Oh | die Ohs |
| dative | dem Oh | den Ohs |
| genitive | des Ohs | der Ohs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Das Oh' (the exclamation 'oh') is an exclamation used as a noun. It refers to the audible exclamation itself and can therefore be combined with verbs such as 'hören' (to hear) or 'ausstoßen' (to let out).
Ein lautes Oh war aus dem Publikum zu hören.
A loud oh could be heard from the audience.
'Oh' (oh) is often used with an adjective that describes the reaction more precisely, for example 'ein erstauntes Oh' (an astonished oh), 'ein enttäuschtes Oh' (a disappointed oh), or 'ein leises Oh' (a quiet oh). The fixed expression 'Ohs und Ahs' (oohs and aahs) also occurs.
Auf die Nachricht folgte ein enttäuschtes Oh.
The news was followed by a disappointed oh.
'Das Oh' (the exclamation 'oh') is mainly used in narrative or written texts when an exclamation is described as a speech event. In direct conversation, the exclamation usually occurs on its own as an immediate reaction.
Die Journalistin beschrieb das überraschte Oh der Zuschauer.
The journalist described the spectators' surprised oh.
