halo

hello (phone greeting)

Beginner Interjection

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Pronunciation

/ˈxa.lɔ/

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Cultural Note

'Halo' is used exclusively when answering the phone in Polish. It's not used as a face-to-face greeting (unlike in some languages). When calling someone, you typically follow 'halo' with 'dzień dobry' and identify yourself.

📝 Example Sentences

Halo? Kto mówi?

Hello? Who's speaking?

Halo, czy mogę rozmawiać z panem Nowakiem?

Hello, may I speak with Mr. Nowak?

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Related Words

dzień dobry

good morning / good day

Phrase

słucham

I'm listening, yes? (phone/attention greeting), pardon?

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