wah
word
/ˈwɑ/
wah
/ˈwɑː/
wah
Definition
An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or amazement. Often seen in informal speech or in reaction to something impressive or unexpected.
Usage & Nuances
"Wah" is informal and most common in texting, online chat, comics, or spoken expressions of surprise. It mimics a sound of awe or astonishment. Not typically used in formal writing. Often stretched as "waaah" for emphasis.
Spanish: ¡guau! - ¡vaya!Portuguese (BR): uau! - nossa!Portuguese (PT): uau! - nossa!Chinese (Simplified): 哇!Chinese (Traditional): 哇!Hindi: वाह!Arabic: واو!Bengali: ওয়াও - বাহRussian: вау - ух тыJapanese: わあVietnamese: ồ - wowKorean: 와 - 우와Turkish: vay - wowUrdu: واہIndonesian: wah - wow
Example Sentences
Wah, that's a huge cake!
basic
She got an A? Wah!
basic
Wah, look at all the stars tonight.
basic
Wah, I can't believe you finished it so fast!
natural
I just checked my bank account and, wah, there's more money than I thought!
natural
The concert was amazing—wah, what a show!
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