5 Questions
The Old English origin of 'hello' means 'goodbye'.
False
The Modern English 'hello' was adopted in the 11th century.
False
The IPA transcription of 'hello' is /həˈleɪ/.
False
The French variation of 'hello' is 'bonne nuit'.
False
The Portuguese variation of 'hello' is 'hola'.
False
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"
Explore the fascinating history and evolution of the greeting 'hello', from Old English to modern languages, including its pronunciation and global variations.
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