German word

hallo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalo/

Meaning

  • interjectionhello

Example

Sie sagte hallo und fragte: Wie geht es dir?

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

Illustration for hallo (hello)

More examples

Die Moderatorin sagte im Studio hallo allerseits.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • hallo allerseits

    hello everyone

  • hallo nochmal

    hello again

Similar words

Hi: A short, friendly greeting for familiar people and friends.
Hey: A casual call used to catch someone's attention.
Guten Tag: A formal greeting used during the daytime.
Guten Morgen: A greeting used in the morning.

Definition in German

Kurzruf zur Aufmerksamkeitsgewinnung oder lockeren Begrüßung.

Word origin

The German interjection Hallo developed from English hallo or hello, whose earlier use was to call out for attention.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • hiinterjection
  • hello?interjection

Opposites

  • Tschüssbyeinterjection

Related words

  • Hallöchenhi thereinterjection

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