World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesahoi
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /aˈhɔɪ/
"Schiff ahoi rief der Kapitän."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A call used by sailors to hail a ship or to greet someone from a distance.
"Ship ahoy, is everything alright on board?"
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the middle of the 19th century, the term likely derives from an alteration of earlier nautical hails like 'hoy' combined with the exclamation 'a'. It gained widespread usage primarily through maritime culture and naval terminology to attract attention at a distance.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Ahoy"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Ahoy" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
hisse
Transliteration: /is/
"Bateau ahoy, cria le marin du haut du mât."
ahoi
Transliteration: /aˈhɔɪ/
"Schiff ahoi rief der Kapitän."
olà
Transliteration: /oˈla/
"Nave olà, gridò il marinaio."
ahí
Transliteration: /aˈi/
"¡Barco a la vista!"
olá
Transliteration: /oˈla/
"Barco ahói, gritou o marinheiro."
अहोय
Transliteration: ahoy
"नाविक ने जहाज को देखकर अहोय पुकारा।"
喂
Transliteration: wèi
"船员大声喊道：喂，前面的人听见吗？"
여보세요
Transliteration: yeoboseyo
"뱃사람이 배를 향해 여보세요라고 소리쳤습니다."
おい
Transliteration: oi
"船乗りが「おーい」と叫んだ。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Ahoy"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.