Eh: meaning, definitions and examples

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eh

 

[ eษช ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expressing hesitation

โ€˜Ehโ€™ is commonly used to express a range of emotions including confusion, disbelief, or a request for repetition or clarification. It may also communicate indifference or mild reproach depending on the tone used.

Synonyms

huh, pardon, what

Examples of usage

  • โ€˜Eh, Iโ€™m not sure about that.โ€™
  • โ€˜Did you see the game?โ€™ โ€˜Eh, it was okay.โ€™
  • โ€˜Eh, what did you say?โ€™

Translations

Translations of the word "eh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รคh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ eh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ eh

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใˆใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท euh

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eh

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ eh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ eh

Etymology

The term โ€˜ehโ€™ is believed to originate from the Middle English โ€˜eโ€™ or the Old English โ€˜ฤ“,โ€™ which served as a way to express inquiry or seek confirmation. Its current usage is particularly prominent in Canadian English and among some northern American dialects, where it captures a cultural emphasis on politeness and the desire for affirmation. The expression has been around for centuries, evolving in its use through oral traditions before being widely recognized in written forms in the 20th century. It acts as a pragmatic marker in conversation, helping speakers to manage discourse and engage their interlocutors more effectively.