Ach Meaning in English
word
ˈeɪˈsiˈeɪtʃ
AY-SEE-AYCH
ɑx
AHKH
Definition
An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, disappointment, relief, or sympathy; common in conversational English, especially when reacting to bad news or minor pain.
Usage & Nuances
'Ach' is informal and often used in spoken English, though less common than similar expressions like 'oh' or 'ugh.' It often shows annoyance, mild pain, or disappointment, sometimes with a German influence. Do not use in formal writing.
Spanish: ay - uf - ahPortuguese (BR): ai - ufa - ahPortuguese (PT): ai - ufa - ahChinese (Simplified): 唉 - 哎呀Chinese (Traditional): 唉 - 哎呀Hindi: अरे - ओहArabic: آخ - آهBengali: আহ - উফ - আরেRussian: ах - ойJapanese: あー - あちゃー - うわっVietnamese: ôi trời - chà - trời ơiKorean: 아이구 - 아이고 - 아Turkish: ah - eyvah - ofUrdu: ارے - ہائے - اوفIndonesian: aduh - ah - duh
Example Sentences
Ach, I dropped my phone again!
basic
Ach, my back hurts.
basic
Ach, that's too bad.
basic
Ach, I was really hoping it would work out.
natural
Ach, can't believe they canceled the meeting again.
natural
Ach, what a mess this turned out to be!
natural