The Dutch word for a three-letter exclamation of pain is och.
It is used to express physical or emotional pain, sorrow, or regret. It can also be used to express surprise or disbelief.
For example:
- Och, mijn arm! (Oh, my arm!)
- Och, ik ben zo verdrietig! (Oh, I’m so sad!)
- Och, had ik dat maar geweten! (Oh, if I had only known that!)
- Och, wat een verrassing! (Oh, what a surprise!)
Och is a very common exclamation in Dutch, and it can be used in a variety of contexts. It is often used in everyday conversation, as well as in literature and film.