say hello

Meaning

This phrase means to greet someone or pass on friendly wishes to another person. It is used both in direct interactions and when sending greetings through a third party.

Examples

• Please say hello to your parents for me when you see them.

  Please say hello to your parents for me when you see them.

• She didn't even say hello to me when she walked into the room.

  She didn't even say hello to me when she walked into the room.

• Don't be shy, just go over there and say hello.

  Don't be shy, just go over there and say hello.

• I called just to say hello and see how you are doing.

  I called just to say hello and see how you are doing.

• It is polite to say hello when you meet someone new.

  It is polite to say hello when you meet someone new.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Please say hello your brother.

  ✓ Please say hello to your brother.

  You must use the preposition 'to' to direct the greeting to someone.

• ✗ Tell hello to your mother.

  ✓ Say hello to your mother.

  We use 'say' with greetings like 'hello' or 'goodbye', not 'tell'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Make sure you ___ to the host when you arrive.

  💡 Greet the person.

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  say hello

• I just wanted to ___ and catch up.

  💡 A simple friendly greeting.

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  say hello