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.