Meaning
hey! (used to attract someone's attention)
In a sentence
Ehi, dove vai?
Hey, where are you going?
Ehi, aspetta!
Hey, wait!
Ehi, Marco, vieni qui!
Hey, Marco, come here!
Usage notes
- Use 'ehi' for casual, friendly attention-grabbing. 'Ehi, guarda!' = 'Hey, look!' Avoid in formal settings.
- Louder or repeated 'ehi' (e.g., 'Ehi! Ehi!') sounds urgent or annoyed. Tone matters more than spelling.
- Don’t confuse with 'eh' (a filler like 'uh'). 'Ehi' is always a call to someone.