Meanings
interjectioninformal
A word used to attract attention or express surprise or joy.
ایک ایسا لفظ جو توجہ حاصل کرنے یا حیرت یا خوشی کا اظہار کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
ہی
hi
Common Collocations
- hey there
- hey you
- hey buddy
Example Sentences
Hey! How are you today?
ہی! آپ آج کیسے ہیں؟
Hi! Aap aaj kaise hain?
Hey, did you see that movie?
ہی، کیا آپ نے وہ فلم دیکھی؟
Hi, kya aap ne woh film dekhi?
Hey, it's good to see you!
ہی، آپ کو دیکھ کر اچھا لگا!
Hi, aap ko dekh kar achha laga!
Easily Confused With
hay:Hay refers to dried grass used for animal fodder, while 'hey' is an informal greeting.
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'hey' as a friendly wave to get someone's attention.
Imagine someone waving and calling out 'hey' to a friend.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "hei" — an exclamation of surprise or attention
First known use: 14th century
Derived from Middle English 'hei', used as an interjection to call attention or express surprise.