Translation of Kazakh word "эй" to English
эй
/ej/
Meaning
interjectionUsed to attract attention or as an informal greeting; hey.
How to use
The word "эй" is an interjection used to attract someone's attention or as an informal greeting, similar to English "hey".
🇬🇧 English
hey
Example
Сәлем, қалайсың?
Hey, how are you?
Эй, кеттік.
Hey, let's go.
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- Сәлем, қалайсың?— Hey, how are you?
- жақсы нәтижеге жету— to achieve a good result
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Kazakh word "эй" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "эй" means "hey" in English.
How do you pronounce the Kazakh word "эй"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "эй"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Сәлем, қалайсың?" (which translates as "Hey, how are you?").
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