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eh

/eɪ/ /ɛ/

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verb

Говорить э

To use the interjection eh

Examples :

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

Он сказал «э», пытаясь привлечь мое внимание во время обсуждения в классе.

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adjective

Посредственный, заурядный

(predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

Examples :

"My French fries were eh."

Мой картофель фри был посредственным.

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interjection

Не так ли?, а?

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?"

Эти хот-доги довольно вкусные, не так ли?

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interjection

А?

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?" "

«Что ты хочешь, чтобы я сделал с отчетом, а?»

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interjection

А?

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

Examples :

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

«Мам, школьный спектакль на следующей неделе, а?»

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interjection

Ну, э

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.'" "

«Мама спросила, хочу ли я пиццу на ужин, я сказал: 'Ну, мне все равно.'»

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