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eh

/eɪ/ /ɛ/

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verb

Äh sagen

To use the interjection eh

Examples :

""He eh'd, trying to get my attention during the class discussion." "

„Äh“ sagte er, um während der Klassendiskussion meine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

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adjective

Mittelmäßig, durchschnittlich

(predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

Examples :

"My French fries were eh."

Meine Pommes waren mittelmäßig.

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interjection

Nicht wahr?, gell?

Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

Examples :

"These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?"

Diese Hotdogs sind ziemlich gut, nicht wahr?

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interjection

Wie bitte?, hä?

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.

Examples :

""You want me to do what with the report, eh?" "

„Du willst, dass ich was mit dem Bericht mache, wie bitte?

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interjection

Äh, bitte?

An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker

Examples :

""Mom, the school play is next week, eh?" "

„Mama, das Schultheater ist nächste Woche, äh?

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interjection

Egal, ach

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

Examples :

""My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner, I said, 'Eh, I don't really care.'" "

„Meine Mutter hat gefragt, ob ich Pizza zum Abendessen möchte, und ich sagte: ‚Egal, ist mir eigentlich egal.‘

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