Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hei

interjection
/heɪ/
Definition
An informal greeting, often used to attract someone’s attention or to say hello.
Examples
  • Hei! How have you been?
  • When I saw her at the café, I just had to say, ‘Hei!’ to get her attention.
Meaning
Used in casual conversation, ‘hei’ functions similarly to ‘hey’ in English, expressing friendliness or a relaxed atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • hey
  • hello
  • hi