eh

[US]/e/
[UK]/e/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

interj. used to express surprise, inquiry, ask for agreement, or request for repetition.

Example Sentences

Eh, can you pass me the salt?

She's a pretty good singer, eh?

Eh, do you want to go for a walk later?

He's a bit of a troublemaker, eh?

That movie was really intense, eh?

Eh, could you help me with this math problem?

She's always late, eh?

Eh, have you tried the new restaurant downtown?

It's really hot outside, eh?

Eh, did you hear about the upcoming concert?

Real-world Examples

Boring - who wants to read more books eh?

Source: BBC University Life English

So tap water comes up trumps, eh?

Source: 6 Minute English

Life isn't all bad then eh? Will I Am.

Source: Before I Met You Selected

" Eh? " said Hagrid, looking startled. " Wha'injuries? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

How do you like it? Nice, eh?

Source: "Leon: The Professional" Original Soundtrack

Not everything about having children is great eh Neil?

Source: 6 Minute English

" Muggle-born, eh? " asked the first man.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Eh... - Come on boys and girls.

Source: Wow English

I bet it's running off you underneath there, isn't it, eh? Eh?

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 4

Eh? I know how to spell, Feifei.

Source: BBC Authentic English

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