Danish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ]

Verb

ej

1. imperative of eje

Etymology 2

From Old Norse eigi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ]

Adverb

ej

1. (literary or poetic) not

Etymology 3

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aj/, [ɑjˀ], [ɑj]

Interjection

ej

1. (colloquial) used to express surprise, irritation, reproach, annoyance and other emotions

French

Pronoun

ej

1. (Acadian, Quebec, colloquial) I

Hungarian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɛj]

Interjection

ej

1. indicates anger, like when telling someone off
2. indicates surprise

Related terms

• eh
• hej
• ejnye

Latvian

Verb

ej

1. 2nd person singular present indicative form of iet
2. 2nd person singular imperative form of iet

Polish

Etymology

• IPA^(key): /ɛj/

Interjection

ej

1. Expresses annoyance or displeasure
2. (informal) Used to call someone's attention; hey

Swedish

Etymology

From Old Norse eigi. Cognate with Icelandic ei.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛj

Adverb

ej (not comparable)

1. not

Usage notes

Primarily used in formal texts and announcements (obehöriga äga ej tillträde = no admission) and after eller in written language and certain expressions (tro det eller ej = believe it or not).

Synonyms

• inte
• icke