This is the 5780th most frequent Swedish word.
hey
The Swedish word "hej" means "hello" in English.
In this sentence, 'hey' is used as an informal greeting akin to 'hi' in English.
Hey, hur mår du idag?
Hi, how are you feeling today?
Here, 'hey' is applied to draw someone's attention in a casual manner.
Hey, vänta en stund innan du går.
Hey, wait a moment before you leave.
In this context, 'hey' expresses surprise or realization upon seeing the person.