uffa
The Italian word for "ugh" is uffa.
uffa is used to express disgust.
Meaning: to express disgust (intj)
Did you know?
- An Italian speaker might say che uffa to describe a situation that is tedious or a total drag.
- In Italy, saying uffa is frequently associated with the typical teenage rebellion against parental orders.
- The expression is onomatopoeic, meaning it is designed to imitate the sound of a heavy, frustrated sigh exhaled through the lips.
Examples in context
- Uffa!Ugh!This sentence shows how to use the interjection uffa.Tatoeba #2707011 by Guybrush88, translation #2707010 by Thanuir
- Uffa, che caldo!Ugh, it's so hot!
- Uffa, devo ancora studiare.Ugh, I still have to study.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are waiting in a very long line at the supermarket.
- LorenzoUffa, la coda è infinita!Ugh, the line is endless!
- GiuliaHai ragione, Lorenzo, è terribile.You're right, Lorenzo, it's terrible.
- LorenzoNon ce la faccio più.I can't take it anymore.
- GiuliaDai, siamo quasi alla fine.Come on, we are almost at the end.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry uffa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries uffa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
