/hɛ/
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Translation
hey (interjection)
Word origin
An expressive interjection of imitative origin, in modern use reinforced by borrowing from English 'hey'. It is not derived from an earlier content word.
- Origin
- expressive
- Root
- hey
Examples
, -, j' .
Hey, wait for me, I will be there in two seconds.
, .
Hey, did you see what just happened.
, , .
Hey, long time no see, how are you.
, - l' .
Hey, wait for me near the entrance of the park.
, .
Hey, you forgot your bag on the table.
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