oy gevalt

A classic Yiddish exclamation used to express a range of strong emotions, often in moments of surprise, dismay, or frustration.

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Definition

B2General Use

(informal, exclamation)An expression of shock, surprise, or dismay.

Example

  • Oy gevalt, I can't believe this happened!

B2General Use

(informal, exclamation)An exclamation of frustration or annoyance.

Example

  • Oy gevalt, not again!

B2General Use

(informal, exclamation)A phrase used to convey a sense of being overwhelmed or flabbergasted.

Example

  • Oy gevalt, that was unbelievable!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oy gevalt":

mazel tov