Aha: meaning, definitions and examples

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aha

 

[ ษ™หˆhษ‘ห ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of realization

Aha is an exclamation used to express satisfaction or pleasure in discovering something or suddenly understanding something. It often indicates that a person has just realized something important or has come to a conclusion after some thought.

Synonyms

aha moment, discovery, eureka, realization

Examples of usage

  • Aha! I finally figured out the answer.
  • Aha, so that's how it works!
  • When she explained it again, I went, 'Aha!'
  • He exclaimed 'Aha!' when he found the missing key.
  • Aha, I see what you mean now.

Translations

Translations of the word "aha" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aha

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aha

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aha

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ•˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู‡ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•Šๅ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aha

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฐแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aha

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aja

Word origin

The expression 'aha' is an interjection that has been used in the English language since the 17th century. Its origins can be traced back to a blend of sounds that convey realization or discovery. The term is similar to other exclamations found in various languages that express the joy of understanding, such as the Greek 'aha' or Italian 'ah'. Over time, 'aha' has integrated into everyday language, often associated with moments of clarity or revelation. It is frequently depicted in literature, drama, and television, emphasizing how characters experience moments of insight or understanding. As such, it has become a cultural shorthand for those moments when something clicks into place. The sound itself is often portrayed as a spontaneous vocalization that mirrors the excitement of enlightenment.