Ahchoo Meaning in English

word

US

ɑˈtʃu

ah-CHOO

UK

ɑːˈtʃuː

ah-CHOO

Definition

'Ahchoo' is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of someone sneezing.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in children's books, comics, or playful writing to show someone sneezing. Rarely used in formal writing. Other English onomatopoeias for sneezing include 'achoo' or 'atchoo'.

• Spanish: achís - achú (onomatopeya de estornudo)
• Portuguese (BR): atchim - atchim (onomatopeia de espirro)
• Portuguese (PT): atchim - atchim (onomatopeia de espirro)
• Chinese (Simplified): 阿嚏（打喷嚏的声音）
• Chinese (Traditional): 阿嚏（打噴嚏的聲音）
• Hindi: छीं-छीं (छींकने की आवाज़)
• Arabic: آتششو (صوت العطس)
• Bengali: আচ্চু
• Russian: апчхи - ачхи
• Japanese: ハクション
• Vietnamese: hắt xì
• Korean: 에취 - 아추
• Turkish: hapşu - haçuu
• Urdu: اچھو
• Indonesian: hachii - hatsyi

Example Sentences

Suddenly, she sneezed: "Ahchoo!"

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The baby made a tiny ahchoo noise.

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Every time he sees dust, he goes "ahchoo".

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"Ahchoo! Sorry, I guess I'm a little allergic to cats."

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When grandpa sneezes, he always shouts "ahchoo!" really loud.

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I can't believe my dog sneezed "ahchoo" right before the photo!

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