hello

A standard and versatile interjection used primarily as a greeting when meeting someone or answering the telephone. It can also be used to express surprise, disbelief, or to attract attention, sometimes with a sarcastic or impatient tone.

ruстандартное приветствие при встрече или ответе на звонок; также выражение удивления или призыв к вниманиюesSaludo estándar al encontrarse con alguien o al responder a una llamada; también expresa sorpresa o sirve para llamar la atención de alguien.frSalutation standard lors d'une rencontre ou d'une réponse au téléphone ; également expression de surprise ou appel à l'attention.deStandardbegrüßung bei einer Begegnung oder am Telefon; auch Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Aufforderung, aufmerksam zu sein.ptSaudação padrão usada ao encontrar alguém ou ao atender o telefone; também pode expressar surpresa ou servir para chamar a atenção.zh见面时的标准问候语，或接电话时的应答；也可表示惊讶或用以引起注意。arتحية تُقال عند اللقاء أو ردًّا على الهاتف أو المناداة؛ وقد تُستعمل للتعبير عن الاستغراب أو طلب الانتباه.

1. Standard greeting A1 formal

   Used as a polite and neutral way to greet someone upon meeting them or to answer a telephone call. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

   • Hello, my name is John.
   • Hello? Is anyone there?
   • Hello, how can I help you?

   ruСтандартное приветствиеesSaludo estándarfrSalutation standarddeStandardbegrüßungptSaudação padrãozh标准问候语arتحية قياسية

2. Expression of surprise or interest B1 informal

   Used to express mild surprise, curiosity, or interest when encountering something unexpected or intriguing. Often used with a rising intonation.

   • Hello, what have we here?
   • Hello! I didn't expect to see you.
   • Well, hello there!

   ruВыражение удивления или интересаesExpresión de sorpresa o interésfrtiens !deAusdruck von Überraschung oder InteresseptExpressão de surpresa ou interessezh表示惊讶或兴趣arالتعبير عن الدهشة أو الاهتمام

3. Sarcastic or impatient call for attention B2 slang

   Used ironically or impatiently to indicate that someone is not paying attention, is being foolish, or is stating the obvious. Often implies 'Are you listening?' or 'Wake up!'.

   • Hello? Earth to John!
   • Hello! I've been waiting for an hour.
   • Oh, hello! Nice of you to join us.

   ruСаркастический или нетерпеливый призыв к вниманиюes¡Hola! (llamada sarcástica o impaciente)frHé ! (interpellation impatiente ou sarcastique)deSarkastischer oder ungeduldiger Ruf nach AufmerksamkeitptChamado sarcástico ou impaciente por atençãozh讽刺或不耐烦地唤人注意arنداء ساخر أو غير صبور للانتباه