hallo
/haˈloː/
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!
Commonly used in informal settings, similar to 'hi' in English.
Collocations
hallo sagento say hellohallo rufento call out hello
Antonyms
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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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