Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases
Helló
hello
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An informal greeting used when meeting someone.
Example
Helló, hogy vagy?
Hello, how are you?
Etymology
The word 'Helló' is a borrowing from the English 'hello', which itself originated as a variant of 'holla', used primarily in the context of greeting or catching attention. It gained popularity in Hungarian in the late 20th century with increasing globalization and modern communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Helló' is commonly used as an informal greeting among friends and in casual conversations. It is mainly spoken, though it can appear in written form, particularly in text messages and social media.