ey

German (Berlin)

/ɛɪ̯/

interjection
Definitions
  • (colloquial)

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German ei derived from Turkish ey (vocative particle) derived from English hey.

Origin

English

hey

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

  • hallo English
  • hey English
  • ey Spanish, Castilian
  • hey Spanish, Castilian
  • hey Middle English
  • ei Old High German
  • ey Turkish
  • ei Middle High German
  • oi Mòcheno
  • hheyi Swati