English–German

“hi” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/na/

Example

Na, was machst du?

Hi, what are you doing?

Illustration for na (hi)

How to say “hi” in German

“Hi” in German is na.

A brief conversational tap that brings someone into the exchange without stating a full request.

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

Example sentences with na

Na dann, bis morgen.

Well then, see you tomorrow.

Tips for using na

  • German na is not the English refusal nah; context and intonation determine whether it sounds friendly, urging, surprised, or reproachful.

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