No. 6,832 in Russian
oops
The Russian word "ой" (transliterated as "oy") is an interjection expressing surprise, alarm, or a mild apology, similar to "oops" in English.
In a sentence
Ой, я нечаянно пролил кофе.
Oops, I accidentally spilled the coffee.
Expressing realization or an error.
Ой, как красиво ты нарисовал эту картину!
Oops, how beautifully you painted this picture!
Expressing surprise or admiration.
Ой, кажется, я забыл ключи дома.
Oops, it seems I forgot my keys at home.
Expressing sudden recollection or recognition of a mistake.
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