No. 4,004 in Dutch
ag
"Ag" is an informal Dutch exclamation expressing indifference, resignation, or dismissal, similar to "oh well" or "meh" in English.
In a sentence
Ag, dat maakt niet uit.
Oh well, that doesn't matter.
Used to express a resigned or dismissive feeling.
Ag, wat is er mis?
Oh, what's wrong?
Used to express concern or sympathy.
Ag joh, doe niet zo moeilijk.
Oh come on, don't exaggerate.
Used to express mild annoyance or encourage someone to take it easy.
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