Allo
informal, Flanders
In Flemish a casual "hi" is Allo or Hallo. Young people also say Hey.
Meaning: casual greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| Allo | informal, Flanders |
| Hallo | neutral |
| Hey | casual |
These greetings suit friends, classmates and colleagues.
Which one should you use?
Hoi is heard more in the Netherlands, so Flemish speakers more often choose Allo or Dag.
Did you know?
- Allo is the Flemish spelling of the French-origin greeting used on the phone.
Examples in context
- Allo, hoe is het?Hi, how is it going?
- Hallo, alles goed?Hi, all good?
- Hey, tot straks!Hey, see you later!
Example conversation
Nele meets her friend Tim at the train station in Brussels.
- NeleAllo, Tim!Hi, Tim!
- TimHallo, Nele. Alles goed?Hi, Nele. All good?
- NeleJa, goed.Yes, good.
