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Hoppla!
This is used when a small, harmless mistake or accident happens. It sounds slightly more traditional than the English-style Ups.
Examples in context
Hoppla! Da ist mein Glas umgefallen.
Oops! My glass fell over.
Hoppla! Ich habe den falschen Schlüssel.
Oops! I have the wrong key.
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