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hello in Swedish

hello in Swedish is hallå, hej, hejsan — hello means a common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

hello in Swedish

hallå
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hej
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hejsan
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
god dag
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
tjena
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
tja
intj
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
hallå
intj
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
hej
intj
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
god dag
intj
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
hallå
intj
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
hallå där
intj
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
men hallå
intj
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
men hallå
intj
(chiefly, UK) An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

What does "hello" mean?

  1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
    ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone."
  2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
    ""Hello? I already told you that twice.""
  3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
    "She gave a quick hello and hurried off."
  4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."
    "He helloed the neighbors from across the yard."

hello in a sentence

  • "Hello," she said, picking up the phone.
  • He waved and called out a cheerful hello.
  • "Hello? I already told you that twice."
  • She gave a quick hello and hurried off.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hello" in Swedish?

"hello" in Swedish is hallå, hej, hejsan. hello means: A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

How do you use "hello" in a sentence?

Example: ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone." In Swedish, "hello" is hallå, hej, hejsan.

Are there other ways to say "hello" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 8 translations listed for "hello": hallå, hej, hejsan, god dag, tjena, tja.

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