Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Univerbation of o +‎ dla +‎ Boga, an exclamation used to express grief, despair or surprise.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ.laˈbɔ.ɡa/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɡa
  • Syllabification: o‧la‧bo‧ga

Interjection

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olaboga

  1. (dated) used to express surprise, shock, or indignation
    Synonyms: ojej, o rety, rany, rety

Further reading

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  • olaboga in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • olaboga in Polish dictionaries at PWN