The term "aha" is universally recognized as an exclamation of discovery, often used in scientific or intellectual contexts to signify an "aha moment" of clarity.
Word 'Aha' in Other Languages
- Aha in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Aha in Bengali বাংলা
- Aha in Bodo बड़ो
- Aha in Dogri डोगरी
- Aha in English
- Aha in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Aha in Hindi हिन्दी
- Aha in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Aha in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Aha in Konkani कोंकणी
- Aha in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Aha in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Aha in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Aha in Marathi मराठी
- Aha in Nepali नेपाली
- Aha in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Aha in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Aha in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Aha in Santali
- Aha in Sindhi سنڌي
- Aha in Tamil தமிழ்
- Aha in Telugu తెలుగు
- Aha in Urdu اُردُو
aha
Part of Speech
Interjection
Pronunciation
IPA: /əˈhɑː/
Definitions
- An exclamation used to express realization, triumph, or surprise.
Usage Examples
- "Aha! Now I see what you mean."
- "Aha, I caught you sneaking a cookie!"
Etymology
Derived from Middle English and Old English expressions, often used to express sudden understanding or discovery.
Synonyms
- Oh
- Aha moment
Antonyms
- No specific antonyms; varies by context.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | aha | /a.a/ |
| Hindi | अहा | /ahaː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
UK: /əˈhɑː/
US: /əˈhɑː/
Historical Usage
"Aha" has been used in literature and speech to denote moments of sudden realization or insight.
Cultural Nuances
In various cultures, "aha" may signify intellectual breakthroughs or discovery.