ho ve

See also: hove and Hove

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Alternative forms

• ho, ve

Etymology

From ho (“oh”) + ve (“woe, alas”). Compare Yiddish אוי וויי (oy vey), German o weh.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ho ve]
• Hyphenation: ho ve

Interjection

ho ve

1. oh no, oh dear (expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval)

   Ho ve, mi perdis mian saĝtelefonon kaj devas foriri post kvin minutoj!

   Oh no, I lost my phone and need to leave in five minutes!

Ido

Interjection

ho ve

1. Alternative form of ve; alas, oh dear