aha

[US]/ə'hɑː/
[UK]/ɑ'hɑ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

interj. indicating joy, disdain, or surprise.

Example Sentences

Aha, so it's you hiding there.

Aha,so it’s you hiding here.

Aha, so both Karen and Steve had the day off work yesterday? The plot thickens!

The recombinant AHA and ZOA had the same agglutination activities towards rabbit red cells as the native AHA and ZOA isolated from the plants.

She had an 'aha' moment when she finally solved the puzzle.

Aha, I see what you mean now!

The detective had an 'aha' moment and cracked the case wide open.

Aha, so that's how it works!

The scientist had an 'aha' moment that led to a major breakthrough in research.

Aha, now I understand the concept much better.

The inventor had an 'aha' moment that inspired a revolutionary idea.

Aha, I've been looking for that book everywhere!

The artist had an 'aha' moment and created a masterpiece.

Aha, now I know how to fix the problem!

Real-world Examples

" Aha, " he said vaguely. " We've won."

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Aha, I thought, so he ventures into the Mediterranean?

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

That's what psychologists call an " Aha" ! moment.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Aha, I knew it would be me!

Source: A Charlie Brown New Year Special

Aha, you see? What did I tell you two?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Aha. Have you taken any courses in data processing?

Source: CET-4 Listening Comprehension - Long Dialogues

Aha. Okay. Ah, where do I go to register?

Source: CET-4 Listening Comprehension - Long Dialogues

And that was an 'aha' moment for her.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

Why can't they do that anymore? Aha!

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Aha, how is it all going?

Source: Past English Major Level 4 Listening Exam Questions (with Translations)

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