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「감탄사」 Interjection
oh no; what; huh

An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses his/her surprise, embarrassment, impatience, or urgency.

ah; mmm; ooh

An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses his/her delight or excitement.

ah; argh

An exclamation uttered when the speaker expresses the feelings of worry, anxiety, regret, or lamentation.

hey

An exclamation uttered before the speaker begins his/her words when he/she talks to someone or attracts someone's attention.

oh; aha

An exclamation uttered when the speaker realizes something he/she did not know.

umm

An exclamation uttered when the speaker begins to talk in hesitation.

Type:
Native
Level:
Elementary

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