eureka
word
Definition
An exclamation used when you suddenly discover or understand something important or solve a difficult problem.
Usage & Nuances
"Eureka" is mainly used in informal or dramatic situations to express excitement about a sudden realization or discovery. Commonly heard in stories or jokes about inventions; rarely used literally in conversation.
Spanish: ¡eureka!Portuguese (BR): eurekaPortuguese (PT): eurekaChinese (Simplified): 尤里卡 (发现时的感叹)Chinese (Traditional): 尤里卡 (發現時的感嘆)Hindi: यूरीका (खोज की खुशी में बोला जाने वाला)Arabic: يوريكا (عبارة للإشارة لاكتشاف)Bengali: ইউরেকা (Eureka)Russian: эврикаJapanese: エウレカVietnamese: EurekaKorean: 유레카Turkish: Evrika - EurekaUrdu: یوریکاIndonesian: Eureka
Example Sentences
After hours in the lab, he ran out screaming, 'Eureka! I found the solution!'
natural
Eureka! I finally solved the puzzle.
basic
She shouted 'Eureka!' when she found her lost ring.
basic
Whenever I figure out a tough math problem, I say 'Eureka!'
basic
It was a eureka moment when she realized how to fix the computer.
natural
You don't have eureka moments every day—sometimes solutions take time.
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