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TOPIK 3interjection

어휴

eohyu

어휴! (sigh) · also 아휴 · 휴 (relief)

ugh, phew, sigh (frustration, tiredness or relief)

Example

어휴, 오늘 일이 왜 이렇게 많아요?

Ugh, why is there so much work today?

Word parts

Imitates a long sigh. 휴 alone is more often a sigh of relief.

Good to know

Mostly shows frustration or exhaustion, so it can sound like complaining; be careful in front of superiors.