Easy English greetings and introductions for beginners

What does “Hiya” mean in English?

Hiya is a friendly way to say hi or hello. People in Britain use it a lot, often in the north of England. It is very casual. You say it to friends and family, not in a formal email or to your boss. It comes from the words how are you, said fast. So hiya is warm and easy. It is a nice word to know when British people say it to you.

In the clip, people meet and say hello in different ways. One person says, “Hiya.” Another says “Hey” and “Hi.” All of these mean hello. Hiya is the most friendly and casual one. You can say it back the same way.