Hallo!
Hello!
Language note: It's the most common greeting in Germany.
Culture note: Germans often give a firm handshake while saying 'Hallo'.
Context: You walk into a bar and see someone you'd like to talk to.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hallo
[hah-loh]
Hello
A greeting used to say hello or hi.
Sie sagte 'Hallo' und lächelte.
She said 'Hello' and smiled.
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