wow
Expresses great surprise, admiration, or enthusiasm in informal speech.
EXAMPLE
Das sieht ja toll aus, wow!
That looks great, wow!
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Meanings
Usage tips
Informal language
'Wow' (wow) is mainly used in spoken and informal language. In formal texts, it often sounds personal or very casual.
EXAMPLE
Wow, das hast du wirklich gut gemacht!
Wow, you did that really well!
Sentence position
'Wow' (wow) can stand alone or appear at the beginning or end of a sentence. As a standalone reaction, it is often written with an exclamation mark; within a sentence, it is often separated by a comma.
EXAMPLE
Wow!
Das war eine schwierige Prüfung, wow!
That was a difficult exam, wow!
Typical patterns
'Wow' (wow) is often followed by an evaluative statement with 'das' (that) or an exclamatory construction with 'wie' (how). This directly connects the spontaneous reaction to what prompted it.
EXAMPLE
Wow, das ist eine beeindruckende Aussicht!
Wow, that is an impressive view!
Wow, wie schnell der Zug fährt!
Wow, how fast the train is going!
In real life
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