phew
word
/ˈfju/
/fjˈuː/
Definition
An exclamation used to show relief, exhaustion, or that you are glad something difficult is over. It mimics the sound of letting out a breath.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in spoken, informal English after stressful or tiring situations, or to express relief. 'Phew' usually stands alone or at the start of a sentence. Similar exclamations: 'whew', 'wow' (strong surprise), 'ugh' (disgust). Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: uf - ¡uf!Portuguese (BR): ufa - ufa!Portuguese (PT): ufa - ufa!Chinese (Simplified): 呼 - 呼！（松了一口气的声音）Chinese (Traditional): 呼 - 呼！（鬆了一口氣的聲音）Hindi: उफ्फ - उफ्Arabic: آخ - أوه (تعبيراً عن الارتياح)Bengali: উফ - হুহ (স্বস্তির প্রকাশ)Russian: фух - ухJapanese: ふうVietnamese: phù - ôi may quáKorean: 휴 - 후 (안도의 표현)Turkish: oh - ohh (rahatlama ifadesi)Urdu: اف - افوہ (سکون کا اظہار)Indonesian: fiuh - aduh (ekspresi lega)
Example Sentences
Phew, I really thought I was going to miss my flight!
natural
Phew, what a day! I need to sit down for a minute.
natural
Phew! When I saw that bill, I thought it would be much higher.
natural
Phew, that test was really hard.
basic
Phew, we made it on time.
basic
Phew, it's finally over.
basic