English–German

“hello” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalo/

Example

Sie sagte hallo und fragte: Wie geht es dir?

She said hello and asked, "How are you?"

Illustration for hallo (hello)

How to say “hello” in German

“Hello” in German is hallo.

A brief call bridges distance between two people, whether it first catches someone's attention or starts their exchange.

Full entry for hallo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hallo

Die Moderatorin sagte im Studio hallo allerseits.

The moderator said, "Hello everyone," in the studio.

Tips for using hallo

  • Hallo also appears as Hallo? when answering a telephone call or checking who is speaking.

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