hej — meaning in English

English meaning

• hello intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
• hey interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
• hi interjection A friendly, casual greeting.

Senses

hej is used for these senses in English:

• hello A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
• hey An informal greeting, similar to hi.
• hey (country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.
• hi A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.

hello — full definition

1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."

hey — full definition

1. interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
2. interjection Used to express surprise, protest, or mild reprimand.

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