🇺🇸 How to say

“hello” in English

hello
Illustration of "hello" in a English cultural setting
A woman with a friendly smile walks into a local bakery in the morning. She greets the baker with a warm and cheerful 'Bonjour!' as she enters the sunlit shop.

Usage note

Use 'hello' as a friendly greeting when meeting someone or starting a conversation.

Examples

  • Hello, how are you?

    Hello, how are you?

  • Hello, my name is Anna.

    Hello, my name is Anna.

  • Hello, nice to meet you.

    Hello, nice to meet you.

Quick check

What does "hello" mean?

  • A. hello
  • B. goodbye
  • C. thank you
  • D. tomorrow

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