achy i ochy

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “ahs and oohs”, or more loosely translated as “oohs and ahs”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈa.xɘ i ˈɔ.xɘ/

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• Syllabification: a‧chy i o‧chy

Noun

achy i ochy nvir pl

1. (idiomatic, colloquial) oohs and ahhs (something that is exceptionally good)

Declension

Declension of achy i ochy

	plural
nominative	achy i ochy
genitive	achów i ochów
dative	achom i ochom
accusative	achy i ochy
instrumental	achami i ochami
locative	achach i ochach
vocative	achy i ochy

Related terms

adjective

• ach i och

 

interjections

• ach
• (Middle Polish) achcie
• (Middle Polish) achcież

 

verbs

• achać impf, achnąć pf

 

Further reading

• achy i ochy in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• achy i ochy in Polish dictionaries at PWN