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An interjection used to express a wide range of emotions, including surprise, realization, pain, disappointment, or to get someone's attention. It is a spontaneous vocal reaction.

• 🇷🇺Междометие, выражающее различные эмоции, такие как удивление, осознание, боль, разочарование или призыв к вниманию.

1. Expressing sudden realization or understanding A1 informal

   Used when one suddenly understands or becomes aware of something, often accompanied by a change in thought.

   • Oh, now I get it!
   • Oh, that’s what you meant.
   • I was confused, but oh, it makes sense now.
   • Oh, so that's the answer!
   • Oh, I see what you’re doing.

   🇷🇺Выражение внезапного осознания или понимания

2. Expressing surprise, amazement, or shock A1 informal

   A spontaneous exclamation in reaction to something unexpected, either positive or negative.

   • Oh! I didn't see you there.
   • Oh, what a beautiful painting!
   • Oh, that’s terrible news.
   • Oh, really? I had no idea.
   • Oh my goodness, you scared me!

   🇷🇺Выражение удивления, изумления или потрясения

3. Expressing pain, pity, or disappointment A1 informal

   Used to convey a mild emotional reaction to something unpleasant, such as physical discomfort, sympathy, or regret.

   • Oh, that really hurts!
   • Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
   • Oh, what a shame.
   • Oh, no! I dropped my phone.
   • Oh, why did it have to rain today?

   🇷🇺Выражение боли, жалости или разочарования

4. Used for emphasis or to attract attention before a statement A1 informal

   A discourse marker that introduces a remark, often to show a reaction or to engage the listener.

   • Oh, by the way, did you call Tom?
   • Oh, I almost forgot to tell you.
   • Oh, look, it's snowing!
   • Oh, come on, don't be silly.
   • Oh, wait, I have an idea.

   🇷🇺Употребляется для привлечения внимания или введения реплики

A versatile interjection used to express a wide range of emotions or reactions, including surprise, realization, disappointment, pain, sympathy, or hesitation. Often serves as a discourse marker to signal a shift in thought or to acknowledge new information.

• 🇷🇺междометие, выражающее удивление, осознание, разочарование, боль, сочувствие или колебание

1. Expression of surprise or sudden realization A1 informal

   Used when something unexpected occurs or when a person suddenly understands or remembers something.

   • Oh! I didn't see you standing there.
   • Oh, now I remember what I forgot to tell you.
   • Oh! So that's why she was acting strangely.

   🇷🇺Выражение удивления или внезапного осознания

2. Expression of disappointment, regret, or sympathy A1 informal

   Used to convey sadness, pity, or empathy in response to unfortunate news or a difficult situation.

   • Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that.
   • Oh no, we missed the bus.
   • Oh, that's really too bad.

   🇷🇺Выражение разочарования, сожаления или сочувствия

3. Expression of pain or physical discomfort A1 informal

   Used as an involuntary exclamation when experiencing sudden pain, injury, or physical distress.

   • Oh! That hurt!
   • Oh, my knee!
   • Oh… I think I twisted my ankle.

   🇷🇺Выражение боли или физического дискомфорта

4. Discourse marker for hesitation or transition B1 informal

   Used to pause, gather thoughts, or signal a change in topic or direction during conversation.

   • Oh, well, I guess we'll have to try again.
   • Oh, by the way, did you call her?
   • Oh… I'm not sure how to answer that.

   🇷🇺Дискурсивный маркер для колебания или перехода