Hallo Schatz
/haˈloː ʃat͡s/word by word
In German, "hi love" is expressed as Hallo Schatz.
This phrase is an affectionate greeting used for a romantic partner or a very close loved one. While the word Schatz literally means 'treasure', it is the standard term of endearment used to mean 'love', 'darling' or 'sweetheart' in German.
What does it mean word for word?
The term Schatz means 'treasure'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria (Bayern), people may say Servus, mein Schatzi to greet their loved ones.
How do you pronounce it?
/haˈloː ʃats/
Did you know?
- In some German dialects, Schatz can be used ironically or condescendingly when spoken to a stranger during an argument.
- The romantic term Schatz descends from a Proto-West Germanic word that referred to cattle as well as treasure.
- In German, Schatz is so common that it is often used as a generic term of endearment for children and pets as well as romantic partners.
Examples in context
- Hallo, Liebling! Wie war dein Tag?Hi love! How was your day?
- Hey, Schatz! Alles gut, danke.Hey, darling! Everything's fine, thanks.
- Hallo Schatz, wie geht es dir?Hi love, how are you?
- Hallo Schatz, ich bin gerade zu Hause.Hi love, I just got home.
- Hallo Schatz, hast du heute viel zu tun?Hi love, do you have a lot to do today?
Example conversation
Lukas greets Laura when she arrives home from work.
- LukasHallo Schatz, willkommen zu Hause!Hi love, welcome home!
- LauraDanke, Lukas. Es war ein langer Tag.Thanks, Lukas. It was a long day.
- LukasSoll ich dir einen Tee machen?Shall I make you a tea?
- LauraJa, das wäre sehr lieb von dir.Yes, that would be very sweet of you.
