oidà

Catalan

Etymology

From Old Catalan odà, under influence from oi.

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Valencian) IPA^(key): /ojˈda/

(Central) IPA^(key): /ujˈda/

Interjection

oidà

indicates admiration and surprise
- 1934, Joan Puig i Ferreter, Camins de França:
  ¡Són deu francs! Oidà! No ha estat del tot perduda la visita a monsieur Ponchon.
  It's ten francs! Hurrah! The visit with monsieur Ponchon wasn't a total loss!

Further reading

“oidà” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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