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hey, hey hey, listen
A casual way to get someone's attention before starting a conversation or making a request. The repetition adds a friendly, somewhat eager or insistent tone.
ねえねえ、聞いて。
Hey, listen.
ねえねえ is the repeated form of ねえ (hey), used to get someone's attention in a friendly, eager way. It is common among children and in casual talk between friends, and can sound cute or a little insistent.
Variations
- ねえ (single, more neutral)
- ねえねえねえ (triple, very insistent/excited)
- ねー (extended vowel, casual)
Usage patterns
- Starting a conversation
- Getting attention when excited about something
- Making requests in a friendly way
Similar words
- なあ / おい: rougher ways to call for attention; おい can sound brusque.