αμάν

Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish آمان (aman).

Interjection

1. (mild expression of surprise, disappointment, joy, etc)
   1. wow, oh man, oh boy
   2. oh no
   3. gosh, blimey
   4. my God, for God's sake

Derived terms

• αμανές m (amanés, “type of love song”)