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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's particularly common among children and younger women, giving a cute or casual impression.
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
Note: More common in female speech and among friends. In male speech, おい or なあ might be more common.