Hallo
Translation
hello, hi
Examples
Hallo, wie geht es dir?
Hello, how are you?
Hallo! Schön, dich zu sehen.
Hello! Nice to see you.
Grammar Patterns
to greet ((sb.)) Hallo, Anna!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Guten Tag, Moin, Servus; Antonyms: Tschüss, Auf Wiedersehen
Etymology
Related to the English 'hello', from Old High German 'halōn' (to call, to fetch).
Memory Tips
The most common and universal German greeting, used just like 'hello' in English.