Hey Google
The English phrase "hey google" is translated into German as Hey Google.
This phrase serves as the wake word used to activate the Google Assistant voice service in German.
Which one should you use?
While Hey Google is the standard wake word, you may also encounter the relaxed variations Hallo Google (meaning "Hello Google") and Hi Google.
Did you know?
- The word 'Google' has become so integrated into German that it is frequently used as a verb, googeln, which follows standard German conjugation patterns for regular verbs.
- While Hey Google is a digital tool, the word Hey in traditional German was an exclamation of surprise or a brusque way to get attention rather than a friendly greeting.
- While 'Hey' is a common greeting in English, using the German equivalent Hey to address a person in a formal setting like a shop or an office is often considered too informal or even rude.
Examples in context
- Hallo Google, wie wird das Wetter heute?Hello Google, what's the weather like today?
- Es wird sonnig bei 25 Grad Celsius.It will be sunny with 25 degrees Celsius.
- Guten Tag, Google, erzähle mir einen Witz.Good day, Google, tell me a joke.
- Hey Google, wie ist das Wetter heute?Hey Google, what is the weather like today?
- Ich sage einfach Hey Google.I just say Hey Google.
- Hey Google, stell einen Timer für zehn Minuten.Hey Google, set a timer for ten minutes.
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are in the kitchen.
- HannahHey Google, stelle einen Timer auf fünf Minuten.Hey Google, set a timer for five minutes.
- MaximilianWarum benutzt du das Ding ständig, Hannah?Why do you use that thing constantly, Hannah?
- HannahEs ist einfach praktischer als das Handy.It's just more practical than the phone.
- MaximilianDa hast du wohl recht, Maximilian findet das auch gut.You're probably right, Maximilian thinks it's good too.
