CasualCampaniainterjection
Uè!
Hey! / Yo!
Formal Equivalent
Ehi! / Scusa!
Examples in Context
"Uè, dove stai andando?"
"Hey, where are you going?"
"Uè, aspettami!"
"Yo, wait for me!"
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Cultural Note
The quintessential Neapolitan greeting and attention-getter. Used constantly in Naples to call someone, express surprise, or simply start a conversation. It can be friendly or confrontational depending on tone.
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