Servus
casual, Austria
The typical casual "hi" in Austria is Servus. Hallo and Hi are also normal, especially among younger people.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Servus | casual, Austria |
| Hallo | neutral |
| Hi | casual |
Servus fits friends, family and colleagues, and it also works as "bye". Hallo is a safe middle ground and Hi is quick and informal.
Which one should you use?
Outside Austria and southern Germany Servus can sound a little regional. In Austria nobody will find it unusual.
Did you know?
- Austrians use Servus as both a greeting and a farewell, so the same word opens and ends a chat.
Examples in context
- Servus, wie geht's?Hi, how are you?
- Hallo zusammen!Hi everyone!
- Hi, kommst du auch?Hi, are you coming too?
Example conversation
Mia and Paul run into each other at a tram stop in Graz.
- MiaServus, Paul!Hi, Paul!
- PaulHallo, Mia! Alles gut?Hi, Mia! All good?
- MiaJa, danke.Yes, thanks.
