hallo
/haˈloː/interjection★Beginner💡 hello
“Hallo, wie geht's?”
Hello, how are you?
informal
A casual greeting used to say hello to someone.
Hallo, schön dich zu sehen!
Hello, nice to see you!
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Commonly used in informal settings, similar to 'hi' in English.
Collocations
hallo sagento say hellohallo rufento call out hello
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Guten Tag' in formal settings and 'hallo' with friends or in casual conversations.
⚡Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The 'h' is pronounced clearly, and the 'o' is long, similar to the English 'hello.'
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Dutch 'hallo,' which itself comes from the English 'hello.' It entered German in the 19th century as a casual greeting.
📝Usage Notes
While 'hallo' is informal, 'Guten Tag' is more formal. 'Hallo' is often used in everyday conversations, especially among friends and family.
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