This is the 5032nd most frequent Catalan word.
ai
The Catalan word "ai" is an interjection used to express pain, surprise, fear, or pity, equivalent to "ouch" or "oh" in English.
The word "ai" is used as an exclamation to express surprise or astonishment.
Ai, quina sorpresa veure't aquí!
Oh, what a surprise to see you here!
Here, "ai" expresses pain or discomfort.
Ai, m'he fet mal al peu.
Ouch, I hurt my foot.
In this sentence, "ai" conveys a sense of regret or longing regarding a past situation.