Swedish interjection· top 5,000 most common
öh
uh (expression of uncertainty), hey, oi (when trying to get someone's attention)
Meaning
uh (expression of uncertainty); hey, oi (when trying to get someone's attention)
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öh in a sentence
- Öhh, jag fattar ingentingUhh, I don't get it [understand / get nothing]
- Öh, sluta upp med det där!Hey, stop doing that!
- Öh, du där borta!Oi, you over there!
- Öh, Ronny, kom hit! Jag har något att visa.Hey, Ronny, come [to] here [hither]! I've got something to show you.
Questions
What does öh mean in English?
öh means “uh (expression of uncertainty), hey, oi (when trying to get someone's attention)”.
Nearby common words
öh is number 3,112 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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