No. 7,621 in Russian
епта
A colloquial Russian exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, or emphasis, often a softened version of a vulgar term.
In a sentence
Епта, забыл ключи дома.
Oops, I forgot my keys at home.
Here, "епта" is used as an expression of confusion or realization of a mistake.
Епта, это же невероятно!
Wow, this is incredible!
In this sentence, "епта" conveys surprise or astonishment.
Епта, как же жарко сегодня.
Gee, it’s so hot today.
Here, "епта" is utilized to emphasize a complaint or an intense feeling about the weather.
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