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oh I see, I see
/ax zoː/
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A short response showing that an explanation has made something clear.
Examples
„Das ist der Eingang auf der anderen Seite.“ – „Ach so.“
“The entrance is on the other side.” “Oh, I see.”
Sie hörte die Erklärung und sagte: „Ach so!“
She heard the explanation and said, “Oh, I see!”
„Ich bin Lenas Bruder.“ – „Ach so, jetzt verstehe ich.“
“I am Lena’s brother.” “Oh, I see, now I understand.”
„Du meinst das rote Buch?“ – „Ach so, ja.“
“You mean the red book?” “Oh, I see, yes.”
„Der Zug fährt erst morgen.“ – „Ach so.“
“The train does not leave until tomorrow.” “Oh, I see.”
Meanings
Examples
„Der Zug fährt erst morgen.“ – „Ach so.“
“The train does not leave until tomorrow.” “Oh, I see.”
„Ich bin Lenas Bruder.“ – „Ach so, jetzt verstehe ich.“
“I am Lena’s brother.” “Oh, I see, now I understand.”
Sie hörte die Erklärung und sagte: „Ach so!“
She heard the explanation and said, “Oh, I see!”
„Das ist der Eingang auf der anderen Seite.“ – „Ach so.“
“The entrance is on the other side.” “Oh, I see.”
„Du meinst das rote Buch?“ – „Ach so, ja.“
“You mean the red book?” “Oh, I see, yes.”
Etymology
Combines the exclamation ach with so in the sense “that way”.
FAQ
A short response showing that an explanation has made something clear.
Say it when a new fact resolves confusion or changes your understanding.
Write the headword ach so as two lower-case words.
The expression is fixed; it may start a sentence as Ach so.
Where does ach so come from?
Combines the exclamation ach with so in the sense “that way”.
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