ach
Translation
oh, ah, alas
Examples
Ach, so ist das!
Oh, so that's how it is!
Ach, wie schön!
Oh, how beautiful!
Ach, das tut mir leid.
Oh, I'm sorry about that.
Ach was!
Nonsense!
Grammar Patterns
ach, [sentence] Expresses various emotions like surprise, regret, or realization. 'Oh, [sentence]' Ach, wie schön!
Similar Words
Synonyms: oh, ah, alas; Antonyms: hurra (hooray)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a sigh or an exclamation.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound you make when you realise something: 'Ach! So that's it!'