אָוואַ

Yiddish

Alternative forms

• אוּוואַ (uva), אָ־וואַ (o-va)

Etymology

Apparently from Ukrainian ов (ov).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔˈva/

Interjection

אָוואַ • (ova)

1. (often used sarcastically) An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
2. (often used sarcastically) An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.

   Synonyms: הו־האַ (hu-ha), אײַ־אײַ־אײַ (ay-ay-ay)

References

• Astravux, Aljaksandar (2008) “o(-)vá!”, in Idyš-bjelaruski slóŭnik [Yiddish–Belarusian Dictionary], Minsk: Mjedisónt, →ISBN, page 654