Hej
Translation
hey, hi
Examples
Hej, wie geht es dir?
Hey, how are you?
Grammar Patterns
Hej! (standalone) Hej!
Hej, ((sentence)) (introducing a sentence) Hej, how's it going?
Similar Words
Synonyms: hello, hi.
Etymology
Borrowed from Scandinavian languages, related to English 'hey'.
Memory Tips
Sounds just like the English 'hey'. It's used as a casual greeting, especially in Northern Germany.