Meaning
ugh!, what a pain
- expression of annoyance, boredom, or impatience
In a sentence
Uffa, piove ancora e non possiamo uscire!
Ugh, it's raining again and we can't go out!
Uffa! Devo rifare tutti i compiti da capo.
What a pain! I have to redo all the homework from scratch.
Non dire sempre «uffa» quando ti chiedo un favore.
Don't always say 'ugh' when I ask you for a favor.
Usage notes
- Informal: everyday interjection used widely by children and adults alike.
- Typically pronounced with an exaggerated sigh or exasperation.