hach
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An exclamation expressing joy, delight, or enthusiastic approval.
EXAMPLE
Hach, ist diese Aussicht schön!
Ah, what a beautiful view!
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Meanings
hach
ah
An exclamation expressing longing, regret, or a wistful wish.
EXAMPLE
Bei dem alten Lied dachte sie nur: „Hach, wäre ich doch wieder am Meer!“
When she heard the old song, she thought, “Ah, if only I were back at the seaside!”
Usage tips
Emotional exclamation
“Hach” is a strongly emotional exclamation and is used especially in personal, narrative, or literary texts. In factual texts, it usually seems out of place.
EXAMPLE
Hach, das war ein wunderschöner Urlaub!
Ah, that was a wonderful vacation!
Sentence position
“Hach” often comes at the beginning of a sentence and is then separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. It can also stand alone as a brief reaction.
EXAMPLE
Hach, diese Musik erinnert mich an meine Kindheit.
Ah, this music reminds me of my childhood.
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Enthusiastic evaluation
When expressing joy or delight, “hach” often comes before a positive evaluation, a fond memory, or an expression of approval.
EXAMPLE
Hach, wie herrlich die Sonne heute scheint!
Ah, how wonderfully the sun is shining today!
Wistful wish
When expressing longing or regret, “hach” often occurs together with a wish or unreal conditional sentence. Signal words include “wenn doch” (if only) and “wäre ich doch” (if only I were).
EXAMPLE
Hach, wenn ich doch noch einmal durch diese alten Straßen gehen könnte!
Ah, if only I could walk through those old streets once more!
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