เฮ้
hey
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- 1 hey、hi [very casual]、wait a second!
A casual interjection borrowed from English “hey,” used to get someone’s attention, greet them informally, or react with surprise or objection.
hey、hi [very casual]、wait a second!
Used to call for someone’s attention, offer a very casual greeting, or express an immediate reaction such as surprise or objection.
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เฮ้ มานี่หน่อย hé maa nîi nɔ̀ɔy Hey, come here for a second. เฮ้ มานี่หน่อย details
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เฮ้ รอด้วย! hé rɔɔ dûay Hey, wait for me! เฮ้ รอด้วย! details
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เฮ้ อย่าทำแบบนั้น! hé yàa tham bɛ̀ɛp nán Hey, don’t do that! เฮ้ อย่าทำแบบนั้น! details
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เฮ้ เป็นไงบ้าง hé pen ŋay bâaŋ Hey, how’s it going? เฮ้ เป็นไงบ้าง details
Learning notes
Explanation
This is a Thai transcription of the English interjection “hey.” It usually stands alone or appears at the beginning of an utterance. Its basic function is to draw attention, while context and tone can make it a casual greeting, a surprised reaction, a warning, or an objection.
Usage
Common among friends when getting someone’s attention, calling after someone, stopping an action, reacting suddenly, or opening a casual chat.
Caution
Because it is very casual, it may sound rude when addressed directly to a senior, customer, or stranger. Use ขอโทษนะครับ/คะ to get someone’s attention politely, and สวัสดีครับ/ค่ะ for a standard greeting.
Differences from similar words
1 hey synonyms
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เฮ้ย also expresses a call, surprise, or objection, but it is usually more forceful and can sound rough. เฮ้ is closer to English “hey” and can also serve as a light, casual greeting.