ớ này
Definition
- Interjection:
- Hey, hello, hi: An exclamation used to call for attention, to greet someone, or to start a conversation, often in a friendly, informal, or slightly urgent manner. It is commonly used to address a group.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- Ớ này, anh chị em ơi! (Hey, brothers and sisters!)
- Ớ này, cậu lại đây một chút. (Hey, come here for a moment.)
- Ớ này, mọi người nghe tôi nói này. (Hey everyone, listen to me.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ớ này" is often used at the beginning of a sentence to immediately capture the listener's attention. It can convey a sense of familiarity, excitement, or urgency depending on the tone of voice.
- Ớ này, tin gì hay thế? (Hey, what's the interesting news?)
Variants and Related Words
- Ơi: A common particle used after a name or title to call someone (e.g., - "Hey Lan").
- Này: A demonstrative adjective meaning "this" or an interjection meaning "hey" (e.g., - "Hey, wait for me!").
- Alô: A loanword used when answering the phone, equivalent to "hello".
Synonyms
- Này: Hey.
- Nghe này: Listen up.
- Ê: Hey (very informal, can be used among peers).
Related Phrases
- Ơi ới: A call used to shout for someone from a distance, similar to "yoo-hoo" or "hellooo".
- Anh ơi ới, tôi ở đây! (Hellooo, I'm over here!)
Related Idioms
- While "ớ này" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it functions similarly to attention-getting phrases in English like "Hey there!" or "Listen up!".
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Hallo, hello
