हैलो

/heːloː/
hello

हैलो, कैसे हो?

Hello, how are you?

informal

A greeting used to address someone or answer the telephone.

हैलो, मैं राहुल बोल रहा हूँ।

Hello, this is Rahul speaking.

Commonly used in casual conversations and phone calls.

Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

Pronounce 'हैलो' as 'hay-loh' with a clear 'h' sound at the beginning. The 'e' is short, similar to 'e' in 'bed'.

Gold Rule

Usage Rule

Use 'हैलो' in casual settings or when answering the phone. For formal or respectful contexts, prefer 'नमस्ते'.

Word Origin

Derived from English 'hello', which originated as an alteration of 'hallo' (a shout to attract attention), first attested in the 1820s.

Usage Notes

Used universally in Hindi-speaking regions for informal greetings, especially among younger generations. More formal alternatives include 'नमस्ते' (namaste).

Word Breakdown

है
sound of 'he' in 'hello'
root
+
लो
sound of 'lo' in 'hello'
root
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