hi Bestie
The German phrase hi Bestie is an informal way to say hi bestie.
This phrase is an informal greeting used to address a very close friend.
Did you know?
- While it sounds like 'best friend' in English, the German word Bestie traditionally means 'beast' or 'monster'.
- While hi Bestie is common among Gen Z in Germany, an older adult might hear the word Bestie and think you are calling them a monster.
- Using hi Bestie is a linguistic phenomenon called 'Anglicism', where English words are adopted into German to signal a specific youth culture or online identity.
Examples in context
- Hi Bestie, wie geht's dir?Hi bestie, how are you?
- Hi Bestie, hast du heute Zeit?Hi bestie, do you have time today?
- Hi Bestie, schau mal, was ich habe!Hi bestie, look what I have!
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah meet at a cafe.
- LukasHi Bestie, lange nicht gesehen!Hi bestie, long time no see!
- HannahHallo Lukas! Ja, echt lange her.Hello Lukas! Yes, it has been a really long time.
- LukasSollen wir zusammen einen Kaffee trinken?Shall we have a coffee together?
- HannahSehr gerne, das machen wir!I'd love to, let's do it!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Bestie, hi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
