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The Old English origin of 'hello' means 'goodbye'.
The Old English origin of 'hello' means 'goodbye'.
False (B)
The Modern English 'hello' was adopted in the 11th century.
The Modern English 'hello' was adopted in the 11th century.
False (B)
The IPA transcription of 'hello' is /həˈleɪ/.
The IPA transcription of 'hello' is /həˈleɪ/.
False (B)
The French variation of 'hello' is 'bonne nuit'.
The French variation of 'hello' is 'bonne nuit'.
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The Portuguese variation of 'hello' is 'hola'.
The Portuguese variation of 'hello' is 'hola'.
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Study Notes
Language
Origins and History
- "Hello" originated from Old English "hailo" meaning "whole" or " hale"
- Middle English (circa 1100) used "hailo" or "hallo" as a greeting
- Modern English adopted "hello" in the mid-19th century
Phonetics and Pronunciation
- /həˈloʊ/ is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription
- Typically pronounced with a neutral tone and a rising intonation
- Can be used as an exclamation or an interrogative
Global Usage and Variations
- Widely used in many languages, often as a loanword
- Variations include:
- Spanish: "hola"
- French: "bonjour" or "salut"
- German: "Hallo"
- Italian: "ciao"
- Portuguese: "olá"
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