Oho Meaning in English
word
oʊˈhoʊ
oh-HOH
ˈəʊhəʊ
UH-hoh
Definition
An exclamation used to show surprise, interest, or realization, sometimes in a playful or dramatic way.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in written English or playful speech; emphasizes surprise or discovery. More dramatic or old-fashioned than 'oh'. Common in stories, comics, or quoted dialogue. Rare in formal situations.
Spanish: ¡Vaya! - ¡Oh! - ¡Ajá!Portuguese (BR): Opa! - Oh! - Ahá!Portuguese (PT): Eh lá! - Oh! - Ahá!Chinese (Simplified): 哦哟 - 哦呵 (感叹词)Chinese (Traditional): 哦喔 - 哦呵 (感嘆詞)Hindi: अरे! - ओहो! - ओह!Arabic: أوه! - يا سلام!Bengali: ওহোRussian: огоJapanese: おおVietnamese: ồKorean: 오호Turkish: oho - vayUrdu: اوہوIndonesian: oh-ho
Example Sentences
Oho, what do we have here?
basic
Oho, you finished the project already!
basic
Oho, someone got a haircut!
basic
Oho, caught you sneaking cookies!
natural
Oho, looks like someone’s in a good mood today.
natural
Oho! I see what you did there.
natural