Hallo!
/ˈhalo/
hello
Hallo! Wie geht es dir?
Hello! How are you?
informal
A friendly greeting used to address someone, similar to 'hello' in English.
Hallo! Schön, dich zu sehen!
Hello! Nice to see you!
Commonly used in informal settings, especially in spoken German.
Collocations
Hallo sagento say helloHallo rufento call out hello
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Hallo' with friends and family, but switch to 'Guten Tag' in formal or professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The 'H' in 'Hallo' is pronounced like the English 'H,' not silent as in French.
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 and appropriate in professional or formal settings.
Word Breakdown
Hallo
hello
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