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Translations for „hey“ in the English » German Dictionary (Go to German » English)

hey [heɪ] INTERJ inf

1. hey (to attract attention):

hey
he! inf
hey

2. hey (in surprise):

hey
[h]ei! inf

3. hey Am euph (hell):

but hey
but hey
what the hey! (why not)
what the hey! (emphasis)

hey ˈpres·to INTERJ Brit, Aus inf

hey presto
simsalabim! inf
hey presto
hokuspokus! inf

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

hey specs, ...
hey, du mit der Brille, ... inf
hey, Mister!
he, Sie da! inf
hey, laddie!
but hey
hey, I go now
hey, old man!
he, alter Junge! inf
hey, it's me
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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
When it's the big square groveling in the dirt submissively, infants look far longer -- hey, that guy's supposed to win the interaction, he's bigger.
www.salon.com
Gradually you could cut out the catches, and hey presto, you'd be doing keepie-uppie.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Hey there, thanks heaps for pre-ordering our new record.
en.wikipedia.org
But, hey, if you can rock high-waisted acid-wash denim shorts, more power to you!
www.straight.com
Hey, it can be tough out there in the real world.
www.bodyandsoul.com.au
We know each other long enough to know, when you're hanging out with someone that, hey, like, okay, he's ready now.
en.wikipedia.org
You pick up a cheapie from your nearest electronics retailer and hey, what gives?
www.wired.com
Hey, let's be honest, we don't need any excuse to buy a new clutch, tote or holdall.
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk
But hey, you could always get with the spirit of things and show your wacky side with a garish Chrimbo jumper.
www.pocket-lint.com
Hey, we can all sleep soundly knowing that not even one of our most decorated public servants and security officials can accidentally pack his nail scissors as carry-on.
www.afr.com

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