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Hi

/hiː/
interjection★Beginner— helloLoanword from English Hi
informal

A casual greeting, often used in informal contexts.

Hi, schön dich zu sehen!

Hi, nice to see you!

💡

Commonly used in both written and spoken German, especially in informal settings.

Collocations

Hi sagento say hiHi zu jemandemto say hi to someone

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💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'Hi' with friends and peers, but opt for 'Guten Tag' in formal or professional settings.

📖Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'hi', which itself is a shortened form of 'how do you do?'

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Hi' is often used among friends and in casual conversations. It is less formal than 'Guten Tag' and more informal than 'Hallo'.

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