ho ve

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See also: hove and Hove

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Etymology

From ho (oh) + ve (woe, alas). Compare Yiddish אוי וויי (oy vey), German o weh.

Pronunciation

Interjection

ho ve

  1. oh no, oh dear (expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval)
    Ho ve, mi perdis mian saĝtelefonon kaj devas foriri post kvin minutoj!
    Oh no, I lost my phone and need to leave in five minutes!

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Interjection

ho ve

  1. Alternative form of ve; alas, oh dear