No. 8,166 in Polish
oj
"Oj" in Polish is an interjection expressing emotions like surprise, pain, or disappointment, similar to "oh" in English.
In a sentence
Oj, zapomniałem kluczy!
Oh, I forgot the keys!
Used as an expression of realization or minor distress.
Oj, jaki piękny widok!
Oh, what a beautiful view!
Used to express admiration or amazement.
Oj, ciężko się pracuje w takim upale.
Oh, it's hard to work in such heat.
Used to express discomfort or difficulty.
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