Oida
dude, wow, man (Austrian exclamation)
Advanced Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ˈɔɪ̯da/
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Cultural Note
The Austrian equivalent of German 'Alter,' derived from 'Alter' (old one) in Viennese dialect. 'Oida' is THE iconic Austrian slang word — it can express surprise, anger, admiration, disbelief, or greeting depending on intonation. A viral video explaining the many meanings of 'Oida' has millions of views. Strictly Austrian — using it in northern Germany would sound odd.
📝 Example Sentences
Oida, des is ja ur leiwand!
Dude, that's really awesome!
Oida, schau dir das an!
Man, look at that!
Oida, bist du deppert?
Dude, are you crazy?