Hallo
Hello
Beginner Interjection
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Pronunciation
/haˈloː/
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Cultural Note
Hallo is the most universal German greeting, appropriate in both casual and semi-formal settings. Unlike 'Guten Tag,' it carries a warm, approachable tone and is used across all German-speaking regions.
📝 Example Sentences
Hallo, wie geht es dir?
Hello, how are you?
Hallo zusammen!
Hello everyone!
Oh hallo, ich habe dich gar nicht gesehen!
Oh hello, I didn't even see you!