bah
/bɑ/
In Dutch, 'ew' can be expressed as bah or ieuw.
Meaning: expression of disgust or nausea (intj)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA |
|---|---|
| bah | /bɑ/ |
| ieuw | /iu̯/ |
These terms are interjections used to express disgust or nausea.
Which one should you use?
While ieuw is used for a sense of disgust or 'ew', bah is more commonly used to express a sense of distaste or dissatisfaction, often related to taste or a general feeling of 'ugh'.
How do you pronounce it?
bah is pronounced /bɑ/.
Did you know?
- While bah expresses disgust, it is also used as a stern command to dogs to stop them from eating something off the floor.
- The Dutch interjection bah is often used to mimic the sound of something being spat out, making it particularly effective for describing bad food.
- In some Dutch dialects, bah is used not just for disgust but as a way to express a strong moral disapproval of someone's behavior.
Examples in context
- Gadverdamme, ja! Ze smaakten echt vreselijk!Ew, yes! They tasted really terrible!
- Bah, dit eten smaakt vies.Ew, this food tastes bad.
- Bah, wat een vieze geur!Ew, what a nasty smell!
- Bah, die wormen zijn eng.Ew, those worms are scary.
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are looking at a strange dish in the kitchen.
- JuliaBah, wat is dit?Ew, what is this?
- LucasHet is een speciale soep, Julia.It is a special soup, Julia.
- JuliaHet ziet er echt niet lekker uit.It really doesn't look tasty.
- LucasProef maar eens, Lucas vindt het lekker.Just taste it, Lucas likes it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ew” translations and entries bah, ieuw, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
