אָוואַ
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Yiddish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Apparently from Ukrainian ов (ov).
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
אָוואַ • (ova)
- (often used sarcastically) An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
- (often used sarcastically) An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
- Synonyms: הו־האַ (hu-ha), אײַ־אײַ־אײַ (ay-ay-ay)
References[edit]
- Astravux, Aljaksandar (2008) “o(-)vá!”, in Idyš-bjelaruski slóŭnik [Yiddish–Belarusian Dictionary], Minsk: Mjedisónt, →ISBN, page 654