ih
ugh
An exclamation used to express disgust or revulsion.
EXAMPLE
Ih, auf dem Brot ist Schimmel!
Ugh, there’s mold on the bread!
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence position
'Ih' (ugh) usually stands on its own at the beginning of a sentence and is separated from the following sentence or sentence part by a comma. It can be followed by an exclamation or an evaluation.
EXAMPLE
Ih, das riecht ja unangenehm!
Ugh, that smells unpleasant!
Typical patterns
'Ih' (ugh) often comes before expressions such as 'wie eklig' (how disgusting) or before a reference to something unpleasant. The interjection can also be used on its own as a reaction.
EXAMPLE
Ih, wie eklig ist das denn!
Ugh, how disgusting is that!
Colloquial language
'Ih' (ugh) belongs to spoken, colloquial language and conveys strong emotion. In written texts, it mainly appears in dialogue, chats, or personal messages.
EXAMPLE
„Ih!“, rief Mia, als sie in den nassen Müll griff.
'Ugh!' Mia shouted when she reached into the wet trash.
In real life
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