ah
Translation
ah, oh
Examples
Ah, jetzt verstehe ich!
Ah, now I understand!
Ah, wie schön!
Ah, how beautiful!
Grammar Patterns
ah, ... Expresses realization or surprise. Ah, da bist du ja!
Similar Words
Synonyms: aha, I see
Etymology
Onomatopoeic origin, imitating a natural sound of exclamation upon realization or surprise.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound you make when a lightbulb appears above your head in a cartoon – that's 'Ah!'