Cool MateMeaning of Sakes
An exclamation used to express surprise, annoyance, or urgency.
In simple words: Used to express surprise or annoyance.
Sakes in a sentence
- Sakes! I can't believe you did that!
- For Pete's sakes, just tell me the truth!
- Sakes, it's really cold outside!
- Oh, for heaven's sakes, not again!
- Sakes! Look at that traffic!
How to use Sakes
Often used in reaction to something shocking or frustrating. More common in spoken language than in writing. Can express a mild sense of urgency.
Grammar pattern
standalone exclamation
Memory hint
Think of 'sakes' like 'shakes'; it's a quick response to a surprising moment.
Related words
Collocations with Sakes
- for goodness' sakes
- for heaven's sakes
- oh my sakes
Common mistakes with Sakes
- Confused with 'sake' (the Japanese rice wine).
- Used too seriously instead of light-heartedly.
- 'Sakes alive' is often mistaken as a standalone phrase.
Sakes appears in
Sakes in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يا إلهي
يُستخدم للتعبير عن المفاجأة أو الانزعاج.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Sakes
বিস্ময় বা বিরক্তি বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Um Himmels willen
Wird verwendet, um Überraschung oder Ärger auszudrücken.
- SpanishEspañol
¡Caramba! / ¡Válgame!
Se usa para expresar sorpresa o molestia.
- Persianفارسی
عجب!
برای ابراز شگفتی یا ناراحتی استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Sakes
Utilisé pour exprimer la surprise ou l'agacement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सकेस
आश्चर्य या झुंझलाहट व्यक्त करने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Accidenti, Caspita
Usato per esprimere sorpresa o fastidio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pelo amor de Deus, Caramba
Usado para expressar surpresa ou aborrecimento.
- RussianРусский
Черт возьми!
Используется для выражения удивления или раздражения.
- Urduاردو
ساکس
حیرت یا ناراضگی کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
Sakes
用来表示惊讶或恼怒。
More words like Sakes
- GoodnessB2
the quality of being good
- Mercy
- Gosh
- OperationB1
the process of cutting open a part of a person’s body in order to remove or repair a damaged part
- How we liking that
A casual way to ask for opinions or feelings about something.
- We never used that before
A statement indicating an item or method was not previously utilized.
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Frequently asked questions about Sakes
What does Sakes mean?
Used to express surprise or annoyance.
What is the definition of Sakes?
An exclamation used to express surprise, annoyance, or urgency.
How do you use Sakes in a sentence?
Sakes! I can't believe you did that!
Can you give another example of Sakes?
For Pete's sakes, just tell me the truth!
What are synonyms for Sakes?
Common alternatives include goodness, heavens, mercy, gosh.
What words go with Sakes?
It commonly pairs with for goodness' sakes, for heaven's sakes, oh my sakes.
What are common mistakes when using Sakes?
Confused with 'sake' (the Japanese rice wine). Used too seriously instead of light-heartedly. 'Sakes alive' is often mistaken as a standalone phrase.
How do you pronounce Sakes?
US: //seɪks//, UK: //seɪks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Sakes formal or informal?
"Sakes" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Sakes?
Often used in reaction to something shocking or frustrating. More common in spoken language than in writing. Can express a mild sense of urgency.