ho ve
See also: hove and Hove
Esperanto
Alternative forms
- ho, ve
Etymology
From ho (“oh”) + ve (“woe, alas”). Compare Yiddish אוי וויי (oy vey), German o weh.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ho ve]
- Hyphenation: ho ve
Interjection
ho ve
- 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!
Ido
Interjection
ho ve
- Alternative form of ve; alas, oh dear