άχου

Greek

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaxu/
• IPA^(key): /aˈxu/

Interjection

άχου • (áchou)

1. Expresses satisfaction from nice gesture etc:

   Άχου, τι ωραίο δώρο.

   Áchou, ti oraío dóro.

   Wow, what a nice gift.

2. Expresses happiness from something:

   Άχου, τι όμορφο μωρό!

   Áchou, ti ómorfo moró!

   Oh, what a beautiful baby?

3. Expresses affection or tenderness, aww:

   Άχου, το μωρούλι μου, κοίτα πώς κοιμάται.

   Áchou, to moroúli mou, koíta pós koimátai.

   Aww, look at my little baby and how he's sleeping.

4. Expresses disappointment:

   Άχου, ξέχασα εντελώς ότι είναι τα γενέθλιά σου.

   Áchou, xéchasa entelós óti eínai ta genéthliá sou.

   Oh no, I forgot completely that it was your birthday.

5. Expresses sadness:

   Άχου, τι έπαθε ο καημένος.

   Áchou, ti épathe o kaïménos.

   Oh the poor guy, did you see what happened to him?