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Meaning of aw | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR B1 Frequent
ɔː

Definitions

  1. Used to express disappointment or dismay.
  2. Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.
  3. Used to express affection.
  4. Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.
    childish

Equivalents

Deutsch moi
Español achara acharita bienhaiga chara
Kurdî ya ya
Türkçe ya

Examples

“Aw, that's too bad...”
“Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?”
“Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!”
“Aww, you said a bad word!”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

aw shucks aw well away away with you awebo aweel

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