ups
oops
An exclamation expressing surprise or alarm, especially when you have made a small mistake or caused something unintentionally.
EXAMPLE
Ups, jetzt ist mir das Glas heruntergefallen.
Oops, I dropped the glass.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Sentence position
'Ups' is often placed at the beginning of a sentence and separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. It can also stand alone as a short exclamation.
EXAMPLE
Ups, ich habe die falsche Datei geöffnet.
Oops, I opened the wrong file.
Ups!
Oops!
Typical situations
'Ups' is especially appropriate for small mishaps that happen suddenly and can usually be quickly corrected. It is often followed by an explanation or a spontaneous reaction.
EXAMPLE
Ups, die Tür war gar nicht abgeschlossen.
Oops, the door wasn't locked at all.
Ups, da ist mir ein Tippfehler passiert.
Oops, I made a typo.
Informal language
'Ups' is mainly used in spoken and informal language and frequently appears in personal messages. The exclamation is rare in factual or very formal texts.
EXAMPLE
Ups, ich habe deine Nachricht gerade erst gesehen.
Oops, I only just saw your message.
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