aw
word
/ˈɔ/
aw
/ɔː/
aw
Definition
Aw is an exclamation people use to show gentle emotion, especially affection, sympathy, or mild disappointment. It often appears when something is cute, sad, or touching.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English and texting, often written as 'aww' to sound longer or cuter. It is informal and emotional, not used in formal writing. Tone matters: it can show warmth ('Aw, that's sweet') or mild disappointment ('Aw, man').
Spanish: ay - aw (ternura) - oh (pena)Portuguese (BR): ah - own (ternura) - poxa (pena)Portuguese (PT): ah - own (ternura) - oh (pena)Chinese (Simplified): 啊 - 噢（表示怜爱）- 哎（表示遗憾）Chinese (Traditional): 啊 - 噢（表示憐愛）- 哎（表示遺憾）Hindi: अरे - ऑव (प्यार से) - ओह (दुख या अफ़सोस)Arabic: آه - أوو (للتعبير عن المودة) - أوه (للأسف)Bengali: আহা - ওহRussian: ой - аJapanese: あぁ - あーVietnamese: ôi - àKorean: 아 - 어Turkish: ah - ayyUrdu: آہ - اوہIndonesian: aduh - wah
Example Sentences
Aw, your baby is so cute.
basic
Aw, I missed the bus.
basic
She said, "Aw, thank you!"
basic
Aw, you remembered my favorite snack.
natural
Aw man, my phone just died.
natural
Aw, that's actually really sweet of him.
natural