Babelibeu
Babelibeu (The English equivalent of the Swedish word"Böh") is an interjection used to describe situations of surprise, especially of a negative nature. The word can be used to express feeling such as regret, distress and shock. Babelibeu can be used both by the person experiencing the situation, as well as bystanders.
Friend: "How did you do on the exam last week?"
Me: "I didn't pass..."
Friend: "Babelibeu!"
Colleague: "Have you sent the report?"
Me: "Babelibeu, no. Alice was supposed to do that".
Me: "I didn't pass..."
Friend: "Babelibeu!"
Colleague: "Have you sent the report?"
Me: "Babelibeu, no. Alice was supposed to do that".
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