2007-01-21 04:19:03 · 7 answers · asked by ghazanfar i 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
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2007-01-21 04:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by TalksTooMuch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was invented around the same time as the telephone, to check that the line had been connected, plus it was to combat a social awkwardness about talking without seeing someone and trying to begin the conversation. It was actually very close to be something different, another man trying to figure out the problem came up with "Ahoy Hoy" but it didn't catch on.
2007-01-21 12:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do we say "Hello" ? What does it mean ?
Is that what you wanted to ask ? (I presume English is not your first language.)
We use the word to greet someone. It is less formal than "How do you do ?" but a bit more formal than "Hi."
It can also be used to attract someone's attention.
It can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon 'ealá', which became 'halow' in Middle English.
2007-01-22 01:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by deedsallan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an expression or gesture of greeting. We use it interjectually in greeting someon or in answering the telephone. We also use it to express surprise. Or sometimes to express that is something is stupid like: "Hello! Here's your sign"
2007-01-21 12:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ole Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its simply an acknowledgment of someones presence and coveys the message that the person is welcome at least for the time being.
2007-01-21 15:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by ikeman32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem .
2007-01-21 12:22:35 · answer #6 · answered by citizen high 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it is a greeting....
2007-01-21 17:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋