What does it mean word for word?
The word Leute literally means "people".
Which one should you use?
While the English "guys" can sometimes be used for a mixed-gender group, Leute is strictly gender-neutral and refers to a group of people regardless of gender.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
hallo, Leute! is informal and is commonly used among friends and acquaintances. For a more formal way to say "Good day, everyone!" during the daytime, you can use Guten Tag zusammen! In a laid-back setting, you might also use Hi zusammen! to address a group of friends or colleagues.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria and Austria, the informal phrase Servus beinand'! is commonly used to say "Hi, guys!"
How does it change in a sentence?
Leute is a plural noun and does not have a singular form in this context.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈhalo ˈlɔɪ.tə/. The first of the five syllables is stressed.
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Examples in context
- Schön, euch zu sehen. Hallo, Leute!Nice to see you. Hi, guys!
Example conversation
Laura enters a room where Lukas and his friends are sitting.
- LauraHallo, Leute!Hi, guys!
- LukasHallo, Laura! Komm rein.Hi, Laura! Come in.
- LauraDanke, Lukas. Was macht ihr so?Thanks, Lukas. What are you guys doing?
- LukasWir spielen nur ein bisschen.We are just playing a little bit.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hallo, Leute) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Leute, hallo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
