Translation of Turkish word "hey" to English
hey
/hej/
Meaning
interjectionInterjection used to call attention or as an informal greeting, meaning 'hey!'.
How to use
Attention-getter, informal. Turkish also has the native 'bak' and the more polite 'affedersiniz' for the same purpose.
🇬🇧 English
hey! / hello!
Example
Hey, buraya baksana bir saniye!
Hey, look over here for a second!
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Common phrases
- hey dostum— hey buddy
- hey baksana— hey look here
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What does the Turkish word "hey" mean?▼
The Turkish word "hey" means "hey! / hello!" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hey, buraya baksana bir saniye!" (which translates as "Hey, look over here for a second!").
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