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No. 7,962 in German

hoi

"Hoi" is a casual greeting similar to "hi" in certain German-speaking regions, like Switzerland or Austria.

In a sentence

  • Hoi, wie geht es dir heute?

    Hi, how are you today?

    The word 'hoi' is used here as an informal greeting equivalent to 'hi' in English.

  • In der Schweiz sagt man oft 'Hoi', wenn man Freunde trifft.

    In Switzerland, people often say 'Hoi' when meeting friends.

    The word 'hoi' is used in Swiss German as a common informal greeting among friends.

  • 'Hoi' ist ein alltäglicher Gruß in manchen deutschen Dialekten.

    'Hoi' is an everyday greeting in some German dialects.

    The word 'hoi' functions as a casual salutation, reflecting its use in specific regional dialects.

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