эй, бро
ey, bro
The English phrase "hey bro" can be translated into Russian as эй, бро (ey, bro).
эй, бро is an informal greeting used to get the attention of a male friend or peer.
What does it mean word for word?
эй is a direct equivalent to the English interjection "hey" used to grab attention, and бро is a loanword from the English "bro" that functions as a shortened, slang version of "brother".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
эй, бро is slang and is used primarily among young people or in very casual settings. Other informal ways to say "hey bro" include Привет, бро and Привет, братан.
How do you pronounce it?
ey, bro
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should avoid using эй, бро with elders, teachers or in professional settings, as it can be perceived as disrespectful.
Did you know?
- The word братан is frequently associated with 'gopnik' culture, the stereotypical Russian street youth known for wearing tracksuits and squatting.
- If you use эй to get a stranger's attention in a crowded place, you might be perceived as much more confrontational than if you used 'excuse me' in English.
- Russian has no single gender-neutral equivalent to бро that is as widely used, so women typically use different slang terms to address their close friends.
Examples in context
- Эй, бро, ты меня слышишь?Ey, bro, ty menya slyshish'?Hey bro, can you hear me?
- Эй, бро, посмотри на это.Ey, bro, posmotri na eto.Hey bro, look at this.
- Эй, бро, пойдём гулять.Ey, bro, poydyom gulyat'.Hey bro, let's go for a walk.
Example conversation
Olga is walking in the park and sees Alexander's brother.
- Александр AleksandrЭй, бро, подожди меня!Ey, bro, podozhdi menya!Hey bro, wait for me!
- Ольга OlgaО, привет, Александр! Я тебя не заметила.O, privet, Aleksandr! Ya tebya ne zametila.Oh, hi, Alexander! I didn't notice you.
- Александр AleksandrЯ просто звал своего брата.Ya prosto zval svoyego brata.I was just calling my brother.
- Ольга OlgaПонятно, хорошего вам дня!Ponyatno, khoroshego vam dnya!I see, have a nice day!
