Oh well Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊ/ /ˈwɛɫ
OH-wel
ˈəʊ/ /wˈɛl
OH-wel
Definition
An informal expression used when something disappointing or unwanted happens, and you accept it or decide not to worry about it.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and conversational; commonly used at the beginning or end of a remark when accepting something you cannot change. Often signals resignation or moving on. Not used in formal speech or writing.
Spanish: ni modo - bueno, qué se le va a hacerPortuguese (BR): paciência - fazer o quê - é, fazer o quêPortuguese (PT): paciência - fazer o quê - pois, paciênciaChinese (Simplified): 唉，好吧 - 算了Chinese (Traditional): 唉，好吧 - 算了Hindi: खैर - कोई बात नहींArabic: حسنًا - لا بأسBengali: ঠিক আছে - হয় তোRussian: ну ладно - ну что жJapanese: まあいいか - 仕方ないVietnamese: thôi vậy - cũng đành thôiKorean: 어쩔 수 없지 - 뭐, 그렇지Turkish: neyse - yapacak bir şey yokUrdu: چلو ٹھیک ہے - خیرIndonesian: ya sudah - tidak apa-apa
Example Sentences
Oh well, it’s raining again today.
basic
I missed the bus. Oh well.
basic
We didn’t win the game, but oh well.
basic
I burned the toast again. Oh well, I'll just make some more.
natural
Didn’t get the promotion? Oh well, maybe next time.
natural
Lost my keys again... oh well, I guess I'll just take the bus.
natural