Hallo!
Hello!
Language note: A universal greeting in German, used at any time of the day.
Culture note: Germans appreciate a firm and friendly greeting, preferably with a handshake.
Context: You are entering a classroom and see your German teacher for the first time today.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hallo
[HAH-loh]
Hello
A common greeting used at any time of the day.
Wenn du jemanden triffst, sagst du: Hallo!
When you meet someone, you say: Hello!
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