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Hallo: meaning, definitions and examples

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hallo

 

[ หˆhษ‘หloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

greeting

Hallo is a common informal greeting in German, equivalent to 'hello' in English. It is used in both written and spoken communication, often to initiate a conversation. Hallo can be used at any time of the day, though it is more casual than other forms of greeting. The term has become familiar in various languages' vernaculars, reflecting its widespread use.

Synonyms

hello, hey, hi

Examples of usage

  • Hallo, wie geht's?
  • She waved and said, 'Hallo!'
  • I walked into the room and greeted everyone with a casual 'Hallo'.

Translations

Translations of the word "hallo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเคธเฅเคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hallo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czeล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ‚“ใซใกใฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bonjour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merhaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋…•ํ•˜์„ธ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุญุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ahoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ahoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ ๅฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdravo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฏแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hola

Etymology

The term 'Hallo' originates from Middle High German, where it was used as a call or shout to attract attention or to express surprise. The evolution of the term closely follows the development of informal greetings in the German language. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word 'halรข', which means 'to call' or 'to shout'. As languages evolved, 'Hallo' became a staple in everyday conversation, especially among younger generations. Over time, it was adopted into various other languages, sometimes retaining its original form, showcasing its versatility and universal application in communication. By the 20th century, 'Hallo' had firmly established itself as the standard greeting in German-speaking regions, further popularized by its use in media and technology, particularly in telephone communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,122, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.