hiya
word
/ˈhaɪjə/
HY-yuh
/hˈaɪɐ/
HY-uh
Definition
An informal way to say hello. It is friendly and casual, and is mostly used in speech or informal writing.
Usage & Nuances
Very casual greeting. Common in spoken English, text messages, and friendly online chats. Less common in formal emails or professional situations. Similar to 'hi', but often feels a little more playful or warm.
Spanish: holaPortuguese (BR): oiPortuguese (PT): oláChinese (Simplified): 嗨 - 你好Chinese (Traditional): 嗨 - 你好Hindi: हाय - नमस्तेArabic: مرحبًا - أهلًاBengali: হাইয়া - হ্যালো (অতInformal)Russian: привет (разговорное) - хая (очень дружелюбное)Japanese: やあ - ハイヤ (カジュアル)Vietnamese: chào nhé - hiya (thân mật)Korean: 안녕 - 하이야 (아주 친근한 인사)Turkish: selam - merhaba (samimi)Urdu: ہیّا - ہیلو (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: haiya - hai (sangat santai)
Example Sentences
Hiya, Tom! How are you?
basic
I said hiya when I saw my teacher.
basic
She wrote hiya in her message.
basic
Hiya! Long time no see.
natural
Hiya, everyone — thanks for coming.
natural
Oh, hiya! I didn't know you were here.
natural