Hello - translation, pronunciation and examples
hello
a word used when meeting or greeting someone
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When to use hello
你好
大家好
又见面了
你好,朋友
您好,先生
hello usage examples
Similar words
привет — a word used when meeting or greeting someone
the basic neutral greeting
a shorter, more casual greeting
a very informal greeting, often used to get attention
a greeting used only in the morning
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hello belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
hello synonyms
What's the difference between hello / hi / hey / good morning / good afternoon
привет — a word used when meeting or greeting someone
Hello, can I sit here?
Привет, можно я сяду здесь?
the basic neutral greeting
Hello, nice to meet you.
Привет, приятно познакомиться.
a shorter, more casual greeting
Hi, how are you?
Привет, как дела?
a very informal greeting, often used to get attention
Hey, wait for me!
Эй, подожди меня!
a greeting used only in the morning
Good morning, everyone.
Доброе утро, всем.
a greeting used in the afternoon
Good afternoon, Mr. Brown.
Добрый день, мистер Браун.
a greeting used in the evening
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
Добрый вечер, дамы и господа.
a slang greeting or attention-getter
Yo, come here!
Йо, иди сюда!
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How to pronounce hello and what this word means
hello translation: привет. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hello
/həˈləʊ/
hello translation
привет
hello examples
Hello, can I sit here?
hello transcription
/həˈləʊ/, /həˈloʊ/
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Questions about this word
hello meaning: what does it mean?
a word used when meeting or greeting someone
hello pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hello is pronounced as /həˈləʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hello definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hello, can I sit here? Translation: Привет, можно я сяду здесь?
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