aha

CEFRC2

/ɑːhɑː/

interjection

Türkçe translations

Translating…

In plain English

  1. 01

    interjection

    Used to show that you have suddenly understood something.

  2. 02

    interjection

    Extra detail

    Initialism of alpha-hydroxy acid.

Examples

  • Aha. Today is Sunday. I've lost track of the days.

  • Aha, you did it, didn't you?

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

interjection

Extra meanings

  1. An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.

  2. An exclamation of surprise, exaltation, or contempt.

More examples

In context

  • "Aha!" they would say.

  • Aha! Now I've got you!

  • Aha! That will work.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

After struggling with the puzzle, she suddenly exclaimed, blank! I see the solution!'

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

interjection

From Middle English a ha, aha, natural expression. Equivalent to ah + ha!.