一ひと声こえかける

expression, ichidan verb

say a word; speak briefly; give a quick call

Used when someone says a short word or phrase, often to get attention, offer a greeting, or give a quick notice. Implies a brief, casual utterance rather than a full conversation.

• 出でかける前まえに一ひと声こえかけてください。

  Please give me a quick word before you go out.

• 隣となりの人ひとに一ひと声こえかけたら、すぐ返へん事じが返かえってきた。

  When I said a quick word to my neighbor, I got an immediate reply.