Hey Up

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual
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Meaning: Hello/Watch out (Northern greeting).

你好/当心(英格兰北部问候语)
Hola/Cuidado (saludo del norte de Inglaterra).
やあ/気をつけて(北部イングランドの挨拶)
안녕/조심해 (잉글랜드 북부 인사)

Northern English greeting, can also mean 'watch out' or express surprise.

英格兰北部的问候语,也可以表示'当心'或表达惊讶。
Saludo del norte de Inglaterra que también puede significar 'cuidado' o expresar sorpresa.
北部イングランドの挨拶で、「気をつけて」や驚きの表現としても使われます。
잉글랜드 북부의 인사말로, '조심해' 또는 놀라움을 나타낼 수도 있다.

Examples

  1. Hey up!
    嗨!
    ¡Eh!
    おい!
    야!
  2. Hey up, what's going on here?
    嗨,这是怎么回事?
    ¡Eh, qué pasa aquí!
    おい、ここで何が起きてるんだ?
    야, 여기서 무슨 일이야?

Pronunciation

/heɪ ʌp/

Usage Guide

Context: Northern England

Tone: friendly

✓ Do Say

  • Hey up!
    嗨!
    ¡Eh!
    おい!
    어이!

✗ Don't Say

  • Northern dialect
    属于北部方言
    Es un dialecto del norte de Inglaterra
    北部イングランドの方言です
    북부 방언

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Origin & History

Northern English dialect, related to 'ay up.'

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Variations

Hey upEy up

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