άχου

Greek

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaxu/
  • IPA(key): /aˈxu/

Interjection

άχου • (áchou)

  1. Expresses satisfaction from nice gesture etc:
    Άχου, τι ωραίο δώρο.
    Áchou, ti oraío dóro.
    Wow, what a nice gift.
  2. Expresses happiness from something:
    Άχου, τι όμορφο μωρό!
    Áchou, ti ómorfo moró!
    Oh, what a beautiful baby?
  3. Expresses affection or tenderness, aww:
    Άχου, το μωρούλι μου, κοίτα πώς κοιμάται.
    Áchou, to moroúli mou, koíta pós koimátai.
    Aww, look at my little baby and how he's sleeping.
  4. Expresses disappointment:
    Άχου, ξέχασα εντελώς ότι είναι τα γενέθλιά σου.
    Áchou, xéchasa entelós óti eínai ta genéthliá sou.
    Oh no, I forgot completely that it was your birthday.
  5. Expresses sadness:
    Άχου, τι έπαθε ο καημένος.
    Áchou, ti épathe o kaïménos.
    Oh the poor guy, did you see what happened to him?
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