Cool MateMeaning of Hey
In simple words: A casual greeting used to say hello.
Hey in a sentence
- Hey, can I just ask you something?
- Hey, leave my things alone!
- Hey, Jake! How are you doing?
- That's the third time I've been late this week—but hey!—who's counting?
- Thanks for your help, hey.
- My new bike's nice, hey?
- This is probably a bad idea, but what the hey!
How to use Hey
Primarily used in informal situations among friends or acquaintances. It's less appropriate in formal contexts or professional settings. Avoid using it with people you don't know well.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'hey' as a way to get someone's attention, like a waving hand.
Phrase breakdown
Related words
Hey appears in
Hey in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هاي
تحية غير رسمية تستخدم لقول مرحبا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এই যে
হ্যালো বলার জন্য একটি সাধারণ সম্ভাষণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Hey
Eine lockere Begrüßung, um Hallo zu sagen.
- SpanishEspañol
Hola
Un saludo casual para decir hola.
- Persianفارسی
هی
یه سلام و احوالپرسی خودمونیه.
- FrenchFrançais
Salut
Une salutation décontractée pour dire bonjour.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हे
नमस्ते कहने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला एक अनौपचारिक अभिवादन।
- ItalianItaliano
Ehi
Un saluto informale per dire ciao.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ei
Um cumprimento casual usado para dizer olá.
- RussianРусский
Эй
Неформальное приветствие, чтобы сказать «привет».
- Urduاردو
ہائے
ہیلو کہنے کے لیے ایک غیر رسمی سلام۔
- Chinese中文
嘿
一种随意的问候，用来打招呼。
More words like Hey
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Hey
What does Hey mean?
A casual greeting used to say hello.
What is the definition of Hey?
used to attract somebody’s attention or to express interest, surprise or anger
How do you use Hey in a sentence?
Hey, can I just ask you something?
Can you give another example of Hey?
Hey, leave my things alone!
What are synonyms for Hey?
Common alternatives include hi.
What is the opposite of Hey?
Opposite meanings include goodbye, farewell, bye.
What words go with Hey?
It commonly pairs with say hey, hey there, hey buddy, hey dude.
What are common mistakes when using Hey?
Using 'hey' in formal emails or letters. Spelling it as 'hay' when greeting someone.
How do you pronounce Hey?
US: /["/heɪ/"]/, UK: /["/heɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Hey formal or informal?
"Hey" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Hey?
Primarily used in informal situations among friends or acquaintances. It's less appropriate in formal contexts or professional settings. Avoid using it with people you don't know well.
What CEFR level is Hey?
"Hey" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.