2007-03-12 21:32:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
HAHAH. I always wondered that as well.
2007-03-12 21:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, and Yoopers (UP natives) do it too. My understanding is that it is an unofficial way to signify the end of one's statement and simultaneously ask for the other person's opinion on the matter or if they are correct.
Example: "So you're going over to Sault Ste. Marie to see your folks, eh?" "Well, we haven't seen them in a month or so...."
Example 2: "That hockey game was pretty bad last Saturday, eh?" "Yeah, it was terrible."
The Canadians that are here to shop and whatnot use it similarly.
2007-03-13 04:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Beanzai 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We don't say it as much as it is made out to be on tv. But it is very hard to explaine. It is one of those words that can mean a lot of different things depending on how it is used. like "eh?" can mean " I dont understand." where as "Thats a good idea eh" the eh means " do you agree" so ya it depends on the context.
2007-03-13 04:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Joe G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually say: "eh?" (huh) "Ay" with an e is aye (yes) in Scottish. Not sure, but we used to use it here in my part of California also.
2007-03-13 04:55:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do Americans always say "like" in the middle of sentences?
2007-03-13 08:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by Pete 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they say oui which means yes
2007-03-13 04:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
its, "eh"
2007-03-13 04:35:16 · answer #7 · answered by Ed D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋