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The spanish form might be close phonetically but it's not remotely related Oir it's a verb on and by itself and comes from latin audīre and the "¡Oye!" Express
by awelxtr 3y ago
The spanish form might be close phonetically but it's not remotely related
Oir it's a verb on and by itself and comes from latin audīre and the "¡Oye!" Expression is usually used as a retort, not as an initiator. In cooking settings "¡Oido!" Is used both as a call for attention as an answer.