Hallo, Herr Smith .
Hello, Ms. Smith.
Language note: Replace ^TITLE^ with a title (Mr./Ms.) and ^LAST^ with the last name.
Culture note: Using titles is a sign of respect in German culture.
Context: The person responds to your introduction and greets you.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hallo
[HAHL-oh]
hello
Common greeting.
Hallo und herzlich willkommen!
Hello and welcome!
Herr
[HERR]
Mr.
Title used before the surname of a man.
Herr Müller ist hier.
Mr. Müller is here.
Phrase Parts
Hallo
hah-loh
Hello
A common greeting used in informal and formal settings.
Hallo, wie geht's?
Hello, how are you?
, Herr
herr
, Mr.
A polite form of address for a man, used before a surname.
Herr Müller ist hier.
Mr. Müller is here.
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