Ahi weey? is like (Oh my god) ??

Question

Hello,

I was told a while back about how to say the expression "OH MY GOD" is "ahi weey"

Is this true?

If anyone knows about this expression can you please break it down and explain what is ahi, weey?

OMG as like saying (oh my god............... she is so Beautiful) or.. OMG............. That car is so fast! etc...

About these types of expressions,

I once got yelled at speaking that I learnt to say "el huevo" I had no idea that it has another meaning, something other then egg that you cook with. I would like to take a look at a slang reference if there is one? Does SpanishDict have a page explaining these sorts of troublesome words?

Thank-you

EDIT: I received a Private Message telling me the correct or another spelling for "ahi weey" is "Yaweh"

I assume you've already been told how to spell whay you're trying to say. - h1deaway, ABR 8, 2010

Answer 1

First off, what country is this expression from that you have been told? This makes a big difference as words from one country can mean different things in another. Second thing, it depends on the context of the word or saying, ie asking someone for huevos in el supermercado is one thing but asking for them at la disco is another..... common sense is a valuable thing.

Might as well add just say dios mio if you wanna say oh my god, it's safer than whatever slang your trying to pick up since it sounds like your not familiar with their local dialect to get by without offending people.

I agree cheese, it could even sound as if you're 'taking the mickey' out of them. (mocking) - galsally, ABR 8, 2010

Taking the Mickey out of them. Them who? - toxsickshaun, ABR 8, 2010

I believe I got that expression from Ecuador. - toxsickshaun, ABR 8, 2010

Answer 2

¡Caramba! I think this is pretty tame. I agree with Scott that we have to be careful when using the name or title of any deity. We can offend without intending to. Personally I've turned off television shows or refused to watch them because of repeated irreverent use of the term "God".

Muy bueno Calvo - scottdoherty, ABR 9, 2010

Igual... :) gracias. - toxsickshaun, ABR 10, 2010

I remember that from "The Simpsons" the television show! jajajaja - toxsickshaun, ABR 10, 2010

Answer 3

how about: ¡guau! - Wow!

Please can you pronounce that for me? EG: "Quiero" - "Ke-ro" Thanks mate. - toxsickshaun, ABR 8, 2010

gwoo-ah-woo is about the best I can come up with. - CalvoViejo, ABR 8, 2010

Answer 4

Do you not know that this saying is blaspheme and if you say it around Christians you will be offending them in any language, let alone the consequences of cursing God.

Yes, although this is true. It's a perfectly legitimate question to ask , and I'm sure the asker wasn't intending to do so. - IsabelTenerife09, ABR 8, 2010

I feel that some answers and comments are somewhat hostile. Thank-you Isabel, for your comment. Many people I know in Australia say Oh my god. I don't know that OMG can offend. This is good to know. I'm sure not everyone understands Christianity - toxsickshaun, ABR 8, 2010

It was a perfectly legitimate question. No hostility here, it is just very good to know what phrases may offend others in different cultures. I wouldn't recommend learning cuss words and then spouting them off at will in a new language, or any language - scottdoherty, ABR 8, 2010

Answer 5

I want an equivalent of oh my god, something that won't offend.

Check you messages again. - h1deaway, ABR 8, 2010

Answer 6

toksick, please read PM!!

I have corrected my spelling and punctuation. I will be more carfull next time. Thanks - toxsickshaun, ABR 8, 2010