hey

A versatile informal interjection used primarily as a greeting, to attract attention, or to express surprise, indignation, or protest. It is more casual than 'hello' and can vary in tone from friendly to confrontational depending on context and intonation.

ruнеформальное приветствие, восклицание для привлечения внимания или выражения протестаesInterjección informal para saludar, llamar la atención de alguien o expresar sorpresa, protesta o incredulidad.frInterjection informelle utilisée pour attirer l'attention, saluer quelqu'un de manière familière, ou exprimer une objection ou une surprise.deInformelle Anrede oder Ausruf, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen, jemanden zu begrüßen oder Ablehnung, Überraschung oder Protest auszudrücken.ptInterjeição informal usada para cumprimentar alguém, chamar atenção ou expressar surpresa, protesto ou impaciência.zh非正式的招呼用语，用来引起注意、表示惊讶、反对或不耐烦。arتحية غير رسمية تُستعمل للنداء أو جذب الانتباه، وقد تُقال للتحية أو للتعبير عن الاعتراض أو الاستنكار.

1. Informal greeting A1 informal

   Used as a casual way to say hello to friends, acquaintances, or peers. It is friendly and relaxed.

   • Hey! Long time no see.
   • Hey, how's it going?
   • Hey everyone, ready to start?

   ruНеформальное приветствиеesSaludo informalfrSalutdeInformelle BegrüßungptSaudação informalzh非正式问候arتحية غير رسمية

2. Call for attention A1 informal

   Used to get someone's attention, especially from a distance or when they are not looking at you. Can be neutral or slightly urgent.

   • Hey! Wait for me!
   • Hey, you dropped your pen.
   • Hey, look at this!

   ruПризыв к вниманиюesLlamada de atenciónfrHé, appel à l'attentiondeAufforderung zur AufmerksamkeitptChamada de atençãozh引起注意arنداء للفت الانتباه

3. Expression of protest, indignation, or warning B1 informal

   Used to object to something, express annoyance, or warn someone against doing something. The tone is usually sharper and louder.

   • Hey! That's my seat!
   • Hey, watch where you're going!
   • Hey, no cheating!

   ruВыражение протеста, возмущения или предупрежденияesExpresión de protesta o advertenciafrHé ! (protestation, indignation, avertissement)deAusdruck von Protest, Empörung oder WarnungptExpressão de protesto, indignação ou advertênciazh表示抗议、愤怒或警告arالتعبير عن الاحتجاج أو الاستنكار أو التحذير

4. Expression of surprise or realization B1 informal

   Used when something unexpected happens or when a sudden idea occurs. Similar to 'oh!' or 'hey, wait a minute'.

   • Hey, I just realized something.
   • Hey, that's a great idea!
   • Hey, where did he go?

   ruВыражение удивления или озаренияesExpresión de sorpresa o de que se te ocurre algofrExpression de surprise ou de prise de consciencedeAusdruck von Überraschung oder ErkenntnisptExpressão de surpresa ou percepção súbitazh表示惊讶或恍然大悟arالتعبير عن المفاجأة أو الاستيعاب