Meaning
well, hey
- eh, well
- huh?, right?
In a sentence
Eh, oggi sono davvero molto stanco.
Eh, today I'm really very tired.
Non vieni con noi, eh?
You're not coming with us, huh?
Eh, hai già finito tutto?
Eh, have you already finished everything?
Usage notes
- Use 'eh' to express doubt, surprise, or seek confirmation. Avoid overusing it; Italians often prefer 'davvero?' or 'ma dai!' instead.
- Common in spoken Italian, especially in the north. Sounds informal; avoid in writing unless quoting speech.
- Often elongated ('eeeh') for emphasis. Don’t confuse with 'e' (and) or 'he' (hey).