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/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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This word is part of lesson 8.