Translation of Turkish word "alo" to English
alo
/alo/
Meaning
Noun"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
How to use
Used only on the telephone, never face to face. Answering a call in person with 'alo' would sound odd.
🇬🇧 English
hello
Example
Merhaba, bugün ne yapacaksın?
Hello, what will you do today?
Merhaba, sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum.
Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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- Merhaba, bugün ne yapacaksın?— Hello, what will you do today?
- Merhaba, sizinle tanıştığıma memnun oldum.— Hello, it's nice to meet you.
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What does the Turkish word "alo" mean?▼
The Turkish word "alo" means "hello" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "alo"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "alo"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Merhaba, bugün ne yapacaksın?" (which translates as "Hello, what will you do today?").
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