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hey

hey

Meaning of hey

Deutsch

Ausruf, um Aufmerksamkeit zu bekommen oder jemanden zu begrüßen

English

used to get someone's attention or say hello

hey

Pronunciation

German
[heɪ̯]

hey with English translation

hey usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Hey, kannst du mir kurz helfen?

Hey, can you help me for a sec?

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Hey, schön dich zu sehen!

Hey, nice to see you!

hey synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between hey, hallo, hei, heyho, na, and hallochen

hallo
🇩🇪German

The most neutral and common way to greet someone or get their attention.

A1very often
H
🇩🇪German
hei

A casual greeting; sounds like a short friendly 'hey' or 'hi', but is not used very often.

A1rare word
H
🇩🇪German
heyho

Very informal, playful, and slightly joking greeting; often sounds light and friendly.

A1rare word
N
🇩🇪German
na

A short colloquial greeting or prompt, often sounding familiar and casual.

A1often

Advanced: broader words

H
🇩🇪German
hallochen

A diminutive, very friendly greeting; it can sound a bit playful or overly sweet.

A1rare word

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What does hey mean?

used to get someone's attention or say hello

How do you pronounce hey?

hey is pronounced [heɪ̯].

How is hey used in a sentence?

Hey, can you help me for a sec? Translation: Hey, kannst du mir kurz helfen?

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