hallo Amsterdam
/ɦɑˈloː ˌɑm.stərˈdɑm/word by word
The English phrase "hello amsterdam" is translated into Dutch as hallo Amsterdam.
The phrase is used as a greeting when arriving in or addressing the city of Amsterdam.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɦɑˈloː ˌɑm.stərˈdɑm/ (5 syllables). The second syllable is stressed.
Did you know?
- In the city of Amsterdam, the word dag is a linguistic multitasker. It functions as both a greeting for 'hello' and a way to say 'goodbye'.
- The name Amsterdam describes a literal structure, as it comes from the river Amstel and the word dam, which was built to keep the water out.
- While hallo Amsterdam is a clear greeting, locals often substitute a greeting with the phrase Alles goed?, which literally asks 'Everything good?'
Examples in context
- Hallo, ik ben even aan het rondkijken. Dank u wel.Hello, I'm just looking around. Thank you.
- Hallo Amsterdam, wat leuk om hier te zijn!Hello Amsterdam, how nice to be here!
- Ik zeg alleen maar: hallo Amsterdam!I am just saying: hello Amsterdam!
- Hallo Amsterdam, het is weer tijd voor een bezoek.Hello Amsterdam, it is time for a visit again.
Example conversation
Julia and Noah have just arrived at the train station in the city.
- JuliaHallo Amsterdam, eindelijk zijn we er!Hello Amsterdam, we are finally here!
- NoahJa, wat een gezellige stad is het.Yes, what a cozy city it is.
- JuliaZullen we nu naar het hotel gaan?Shall we go to the hotel now?
- NoahDat is een goed plan, Julia.That is a good plan, Julia.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hallo, Amsterdam) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Amsterdam, hallo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
