ej
Danish
Etymology 1
See eje (“to own”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ]
Synonyms
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ], [ɑj]
Interjection
ej
- (colloquial) used to express surprise, irritation, reproach, annoyance and other emotions
- Ej, hvor er den nuttet!
- Aw, how cute it is!
- Ej, det mener du ikke!
- Urgh, you cannot be serious!
- Ej, hvor er den nuttet!
Hungarian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈɛj]
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɛj
Interjection
ej
- indicates anger, like when telling someone off
- indicates surprise
Latvian
Polish
Etymology
- IPA(key): /ɛj/
Serbo-Croatian
Etymology
From hej through elision of the voiceless glottal fricative (h-dropping).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛj/
Swedish
Pronunciation
audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɛj
Adverb
ej (not comparable)
Usage notes
May also be used over longer synonym inte in informal chatting online because of its shortness.
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