йой
oh dear; oh wow
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/jɔj/
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Cultural Note
Especially associated with western Ukrainian speech, this interjection signals surprise, concern, or emotional warmth.
📝 Example Sentences
Йой, я зовсім забув про зустріч.
Oh dear, I completely forgot about the meeting.
Йой, яка краса навколо.
Oh wow, what beauty all around.