Headword:
hello
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛl.oʊ/ (音声記号)
IPA: /ˈhɛl.oʊ/
Phonetically: HEL-oh
Part of Speech:
Interjection
Noun
Verb
Definition in English:
Interjection: A greeting or expression of hello, used when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s presence.
Noun: A greeting, especially when spoken.
Verb: To greet someone with a verbal or non-verbal expression, often as a sign of recognition.
Example Sentences:
Interjection:
“She waved and said, ‘Hello!’ when she saw her friend across the street.”
“Hello, how are you today?”
Noun:
“A simple hello can brighten someone’s day.”
“I gave him a warm hello when he entered the room.”
Verb:
“He did not hello anyone as he walked into the room, keeping to himself.”
Senses:
Greeting: The most common and general sense of “hello,” used in casual and formal contexts as a greeting.
Acknowledge: To acknowledge someone or something, often in a friendly or polite manner.
As an expression of recognition: Used to show that you’ve noticed or acknowledged someone, often used in a more casual, informal setting.
Translations:
Arabic: مرحبا (Marhaban)
Chinese (Simplified): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
Chinese (Traditional): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
French: Bonjour
German: Hallo
Indonesian: Halo
Japanese: こんにちは (Konnichiwa), ハロー (Haro)
Korean: 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
Portuguese: Olá
Russian: Привет (Privet)
Spanish: Hola
Tagalog: Kamusta
Thai: สวัสดี (Sawasdee)
Vietnamese: Xin chào
Image:
[Insert image of someone waving or greeting another person]