alô
[ʔaː˧˧ lo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(interjection) hello (when making a call or answering at the beginning of a call)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) used to confirm that the person being addressed is listening, or to confirm if anyone is listening
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) used to express surprise, shock, bewilderment etc.
Examples
ủa alô
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “alô” mean?
(interjection) hello (when making a call or answering at the beginning of a call)
Is “alô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.