hallo zusammen
/ˈhalo tsuˈzamən/word by word
The German phrase for "hello everyone" is hallo zusammen.
hallo zusammen is a versatile greeting used to address a group of people. Unlike time-specific greetings like Guten Morgen (Good morning) or Guten Abend (Good evening), you can use hallo zusammen at any time of day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "hello together". The word zusammen means "together".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
hallo zusammen is considered informal or semi-formal. It is best suited for friends, colleagues or a casual classroom setting. If you are addressing a formal audience or a professional group where a higher level of decorum is required, use the more formal alternative Guten Tag allerseits.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In northern Germany and parts of Lower Saxony, the informal phrase Moin Leute! is more common. In southern Germany and Austria, the Bavarian greeting Servus beinand! is popular.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈhalo tsuˈzamən/
Did you know?
- The Bavarian greeting Servus used in Servus beinand! is derived from the Latin word for 'slave' or 'servant', meaning 'at your service'.
- The word hallo has its roots in an old command used to hail a ferryman to fetch a boat.
- In the north of Germany, the greeting Moin is used regardless of the time of day, often replacing hallo entirely in casual group settings.
Examples in context
- Hallo zusammen! Guten Morgen!Hello everyone! Good morning!This example shows how to combine the greeting with a morning salutation.Tatoeba #6169646 by ruth_tatoeba, translation #6743369 by Eccles17
- Hallo zusammen! Ich heiße Tom.Hello everyone! My name is Tom.This example shows how to use the greeting when introducing yourself.Tatoeba #6321387 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3064298 by Hybrid
- Hallo zusammen! Ich bin eure Chinesischlehrerin.Hello everyone! I am your Chinese teacher.This example shows how a teacher might use the greeting to address a class.Tatoeba #10966980 by Yorwba, translation #10961158 by DJ_Saidez
- Guten Morgen, allerseits!Good morning, everyone!
- Guten Tag, meine Damen und Herren!Good day, ladies and gentlemen!
- Hallo zusammen!Hello, everyone!
- Moin Leute!Hi, folks!
- Servus beinand!Howdy, all!
- Hoi zäme!Hi, all!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas enters a small room where Laura and her friends are gathered.
- LukasHallo zusammen!Hello everyone!
- LauraHallo Lukas, komm doch rein.Hello Lukas, please come in.
- LukasDanke, Laura.Thanks, Laura.
- LauraMöchtest du etwas trinken?Would you like something to drink?
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hallo, zusammen) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hallo, zusammen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
