Say hello to Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪ/ /həˈɫoʊ/, /hɛˈɫoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SAY huh-LOH to, huh-LOH tuh, huh-LOH ti
sˈeɪ/ /həlˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
SAY huh-LOH too
Definition
To greet someone by saying 'hello' or expressing a greeting, either in person or on someone else's behalf.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal situations. Often used to pass on greetings ('say hello to John for me'). Can also refer literally to greeting someone aloud.
Spanish: saludar aPortuguese (BR): cumprimentarPortuguese (PT): cumprimentarChinese (Simplified): 向……打招呼Chinese (Traditional): 向……打招呼Hindi: नमस्ते कहनाArabic: يُسلّم علىBengali: স্বাগত জানানো - নমস্কার বলাRussian: передать привет - поздороватьсяJapanese: 挨拶するVietnamese: chào hỏiKorean: 인사하다Turkish: selam söylemek - selam vermekUrdu: سلام کہناIndonesian: mengucapkan halo - menyapa
Example Sentences
Please say hello to your mother for me.
basic
When you see Mark, say hello to him.
basic
Don't forget to say hello to the new neighbors.
basic
Could you say hello to everyone at the office for me?
natural
She always says hello to strangers on her morning walk.
natural
If you run into my brother, say hello to him for me.
natural