hallo

hello

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

ɦɑˈloː

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Cultural Note

'Hallo' is a neutral greeting suitable for most situations. It sits between the formal 'goedendag' and the casual 'hoi.' Dutch people also answer the phone with 'Hallo?' or by stating their last name.

📝 Example Sentences

Hallo, hoe gaat het met je?

Hello, how are you?

Hallo allemaal!

Hello everyone!

Hallo, ik ben Lisa.

Hello, I'm Lisa.

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Related Words

dag

day

Noun

hoi

Phrase

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