Ey Meaning in English

word

US

eɪ

AY

UK

eɪ

AY

Definition

A casual, informal way to get someone's attention, similar to saying 'hey'. Often used in texting or speaking with friends.

Usage & Nuances

'ey' is extremely informal, mainly in texting or friendly, relaxed situations. Not appropriate in formal settings. Can show surprise, greet, or get attention. Often written, less common in spoken English than 'hey'.

• Spanish: ey (interjección informal) - oye (informal, llamada de atención)
• Portuguese (BR): ey (interjeição informal) - ei (forma informal de chamar alguém)
• Portuguese (PT): ey (interjeição informal) - ei (forma informal de chamar alguém)
• Chinese (Simplified): 喂 (非正式呼喊) - 嘿 (口语用法)
• Chinese (Traditional): 喂 (非正式呼喊) - 嘿 (口語用法)
• Hindi: ए (अनौपचारिक, ध्यान आकर्षित करने के लिए)
• Arabic: هاي (غير رسمي للتنبيه أو لفت الانتباه) - إي (عامية)
• Bengali: এই - আয়
• Russian: эй
• Japanese: おい - ねえ
• Vietnamese: ê - này
• Korean: 야 - 어이
• Turkish: ey - hey
• Urdu: اوئے - ارے
• Indonesian: ey - hei

Example Sentences

Ey, what's up?

basic

Ey, can you help me?

basic

I said 'ey' but she didn't answer.

basic

Ey, did you see that goal last night?

natural

Ey, over here!

natural

Hey, I mean ey, relax—it's all good!

natural