hallo
1
1.0
- interjection
- /həˈloʊ/
- UK
:
hola
- " Hallo," she said.
- Hallo," he said
Examples
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Hallo, Mr Harper.
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Hallo there.
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"Hallo," he said, with a big smile.
Fiction book (1997) -
"Hallo," she calls.
Fiction book (2000) -
MAN: Hallo?
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The children in the distance would run out waving to us, screaming "Hallo! Hallo!" across the wet layers of rice.
Fiction book (1997) -
Hallo, who's that?
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"Hallo! It's great to see you again!" she exclaimed openly.
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"Hallo, everyone!" he waved enthusiastically at the crowd.
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"Hallo? Is anyone there?" she called out into the darkness.
Synonyms
∞
3.6
A short informal call to get someone's attention, greet, or show feelings such as surprise and annoyance
∞
1.0
A short friendly greeting you use when you meet someone
480
1.0
A polite greeting people say when they meet in the morning
165
1.0
A polite greeting or farewell used in the evening
47
8.5
A casual way to say hello or goodbye in Italy
30
9.9
A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention
11
8.3
A loud call sailors use to greet or get attention at sea
9
8.0
A friendly, informal way to say hello
5
9.9
A casual greeting shouted to say hello or get someone's attention
3
9.9
A loud old-fashioned call to get someone's attention
2
9.9
An excited shout used to say hello to someone
2
9.9
A casual way to say hello to someone
2
9.9
An informal word people use to say hello
2
9.9
A short, informal shout to greet someone or get attention
1
8.6
A friendly greeting used to get someone's attention
1
8.6
A friendly informal way to say hello
1
1.0
Say a short greeting when you meet someone or answer the phone
1
1.0
A warm greeting that makes someone feel welcome
1
7.8
A friendly call to get someone's attention or say hello
1
8.2
A French word used to say hello in the morning or early afternoon
1
8.4
A friendly informal greeting used in the morning
1
9.9
A loud shout to call dogs in a hunt or get someone's attention
A friendly informal greeting to say hello
A friendly informal way to say hello
A short greeting people say when they answer the phone
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hallo began as a loud call to get someone's attention and is related to halloo and the French holà ('stop there'). So using hallo as a greeting is like calling out to someone and getting their attention.