uè
hey!, yo!, oi!
Advanced Interjection
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Pronunciation
/u.ˈɛ/
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Cultural Note
A classic Neapolitan and southern Italian greeting/interjection. It's the Neapolitan equivalent of Rome's 'aò.' Deeply embedded in Naples' street culture and immortalized in countless Neapolitan songs and films. Using it signals familiarity and warmth.
📝 Example Sentences
Uè, compare, come stai?
Hey, buddy, how are you?
Uè, aspetta un attimo!
Hey, wait a second!