usch

Swedish

Etymology

Of imitative origin, similar to other interjections like äsch, husch, isch, uschiamej, uschianemej.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɵɧː/, [ɵʂː], [ɵɧ𝆑ʷː], [ɵxː]
• Rhymes: -ɵɧ

Interjection

usch

1. ugh, yuck; expresses disgust

   Nej! Usch! Jag hatar lök. ― No! Yuck! I hate onions.

2. ooh, oh; expresses fear or discomfort

   Usch då, det ska bli kallt imorgon. ― Uff da, it's going to be cold tomorrow.

See also

• blä (“yuck, bleh”)
• fy
• tvi

References

• usch in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• usch in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• usch in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)