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hello

/həˈləʊ/ /həˈloʊ/

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noun

Здравствуйте, привет

"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.

Examples :

""Hello" was the first word spoken by Sarah as she entered the classroom. "

«Здравствуйте» было первым словом, произнесенным Сарой, когда она вошла в класс.

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verb

Приветствовать

To greet with "hello".

Examples :

"The teacher helloed the class at the start of the lesson. "

Учитель поприветствовал класс в начале урока.

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interjection

Здравствуйте, Привет

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.

Examples :

"Hello, everyone."

Здравствуйте, все.

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interjection

Алло

A greeting used when answering the telephone.

Examples :

"Hello? How may I help you?"

Алло? Чем могу вам помочь?

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interjection

Алло, вы меня слышите?

A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.

Examples :

"Hello? Is anyone there?"

Алло? Там кто-нибудь есть?

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interjection

Ну, привет!

Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.

Examples :

"You just tried to start your car with your cell phone. Hello?"

Ну, привет! Ты только что попытался завести машину с помощью своего телефона?

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interjection

Ого, надо же

An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

Examples :

"Hello! What’s going on here?"

Ого! Что здесь происходит?

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