interjection

hallo

huh-LOH

Hallo (interjection) means a greeting or shout used to attract attention (an older or British variant of "hello"). Example: “Hallo there, is anyone home?”

interjection

A greeting or shout used to attract attention (an older or British variant of "hello").

"Hallo there, is anyone home?"

How to use hallo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn older-fashioned way of saying "hello" or shouting to get someone's attention.

When to use it

Largely replaced by "hello" in everyday use; now sounds old-fashioned or literary.

Word forms

halloed past tense, hallos plural, halloes plural, hallo plural, halloed plural, hallos singular, halloes singular, hallo singular, halloed singular, halloest singular, halloedst singular, halloeth singular

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_____ there, is anyone home?

Etymology

From Middle English halou/halloo, a shout used to call attention.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for hallo

allo Gallo Rallo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hallo” mean?

The word “hallo” means a greeting or shout used to attract attention (an older or British variant of "hello"). In plain terms, an older-fashioned way of saying "hello" or shouting to get someone's attention.

How do you pronounce “hallo”?

“Hallo” is pronounced huh-LOH (/həˈləʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hallo” in a sentence?

Here is “hallo” used in a sentence: “Hallo there, is anyone home?”

What part of speech is “hallo”?

“Hallo” is an interjection.

Where does the word “hallo” come from?

The word “hallo” comes from Middle English. From Middle English halou/halloo, a shout used to call attention.