hallo.
hello (a general greeting used when meeting somebody)
Meaning & usage
hello (a general greeting used when meeting somebody)
Asks for a response or attention
Hallo? Is daar iemand?
Hallo!—Ik ben hier!!
Used when asking for an already known answer.
Hallo, wat denk je zelf?
Indication signalling that something is obvious and was seen as inconspicuous, or vice versa.
Exclamation of puzzlement or confusion.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from English hello, halloo, hollo.
A quick and friendly greeting.
Stuur je haar even een hallo?
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from English hello, halloo, hollo.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.