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아휴 meaning and pronunciation

ahyu · aww; darn it; my goodness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 66924
Part of speech: 감탄사Pronunciation: 아휴Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘들거나 기가 막히거나 좌절할 때 내는 소리.

    English: aww; darn it; my goodness — An exclamation uttered when the speaker feels tired, dumbfounded, or frustrated.

    Examples

    • 아휴, 아파.
    • 아휴, 힘들어.
    • 아휴, 답답해.
    • 아휴, 정 떨어져.
    • 아휴, 사람이 어쩜 그렇대?
    • 아휴, 바람이 너무 많이 분다.
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