Difference between Hallo and Hello

What is the difference between Hallo and Hello?

Hallo as a interjection is a variant of hello while Hello as a interjection is a greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone's arrival or presence.

Hallo

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: A variant of hello A cry of surprise.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The cry "hallo!" A shout of exultation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shout, or to call with a loud voice. To chase while shouting "hallo!" To cry "hallo" (to someone). To shout (something).

Hello

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone's arrival or presence.A greeting used when answering the telephone.A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.

Example sentence: I decorated my house like a medieval gothic castle, European-style. Chandeliers and red velvet curtains. My bedroom is pink and black, my bathroom is totally Hello Kitty, I have a massive pink couch and a big antique gold cross.

We hope you now know whether to use Hallo or Hello in your sentence.

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