Hi
/hiː/Loanword from English Hi
hello
Hi, wie geht's?
Hi, how are you?
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
Antonyms
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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