ου

Greek

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /u/

Interjection

ου • (ou)

  1. Expresses contempt:
    Ου να χαθείς! ― Ou na chatheís! ― Get lost!
  2. wow, ooh (expresses wonder or surprise)
    Ου τι ωραίο σπίτι! ― Ou ti oraío spíti! ― Ooh, what a lovely house!
  3. Expresses affirmation, in place of of course or certainly:
    Έφυγε ακόμα; Ου, τώρα! ― Éfyge akóma? Ou, tóra! ― Has he left? Of course, by now!
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