# boah

boah is a German interjection meaning “wow”.

## In other languages

- Русский: ого

## Meanings

1. _colloquial_ wow, ugh; An expression of annoyance or exasperation or disgust.
   - Boah, halt die Klappe! — Jeez, shut up!
2. _colloquial_ wow, damn; An expression of marvel or surprise.
   - Boah, is der groß! — Whoa, that one's big!

## Examples

- Boah, Daniel hat ziemlich viel zugenommen, seit ich ihn das letzte Mal gesehen habe. — Wow, Daniel has put on a lot of weight since the last time I saw him.
- Boah, Sie müssen mal das Ding in die Reinigung bringen. — Whoa, you have to take that thing to the dry cleaners.
- Boah, ich frier mir hier den Arsch ab und du liegst noch im Bett! — Bloody hell, I'm freezing my arse off here, and you're still lying in bed!

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