aha
word
/ˌɑˈhɑ/
ah-HAH
/ɑːhˈɑː/
ah-HAH
Definition
An exclamation used when you suddenly understand something, discover something, or realize that you were right. It often expresses a moment of recognition or insight.
Usage & Nuances
Common in speech and writing to show sudden understanding: 'Aha, now I get it.' It can also sound playful or slightly triumphant when someone catches a mistake or finds an answer: 'Aha! I knew it.' Different from 'oh' (general reaction) and 'wow' (surprise/admiration).
Spanish: ajá - ah, ya veoPortuguese (BR): ahá - ah, entendiPortuguese (PT): ahá - ah, já percebiChinese (Simplified): 啊哈 - 原来如此Chinese (Traditional): 啊哈 - 原來如此Hindi: अहा - अच्छा, समझ गयाArabic: آها - فهمتBengali: আহাRussian: агаJapanese: ああ - あっ（わかった時）Vietnamese: à ha - ra làKorean: 아하Turkish: a-haUrdu: آہاIndonesian: aha
Example Sentences
Aha, now I understand the question.
basic
Aha, this is the key to the door.
basic
She said, "Aha! I found my phone."
basic
Aha, so that's why the app kept crashing.
natural
The detective smiled and said, "Aha — we finally have proof."
natural
Aha, I knew you were the one who ate the last cookie.
natural