Och Meaning in English
word
ˈɑk
AHK
ˈɒk
OK
Definition
"Och" is an informal exclamation used in Scottish English and Irish English to express surprise, disappointment, or sympathy, similar to "oh" or "ah" in standard English.
Usage & Nuances
"Och" is regional and informal, commonly used in Scotland and Ireland. It often appears at the start of a sentence to show emotion. Don't use it in formal contexts or in standard written English. Often combined in phrases like "och aye" (agreement) or "och, no" (dismay).
Spanish: ay - uf - uyPortuguese (BR): ai - ufa - nossaPortuguese (PT): ai - ufa - ohChinese (Simplified): 哎哟 - 哎呀Chinese (Traditional): 哎喲 - 哎呀Hindi: अरे - ओहो - उफArabic: آخ - أووف - أوهBengali: আহা - বাRussian: ах - охJapanese: ああ - おやVietnamese: ôi - ồ - trời ơiKorean: 아이고 - 어이쿠Turkish: ah - eyvahUrdu: ارے - اوہIndonesian: aduh - duh
Example Sentences
Och, I forgot my keys again.
basic
Och, it's raining again.
basic
Och, that's too bad.
basic
Och aye, that's what I was thinking too!
natural
Och, you know what it's like.
natural
Och, don’t worry about it, things will get better.
natural