I wanted to say hello vs I wanted to say a hello

The phrase 'I wanted to say hello' is correct, while 'I wanted to say a hello' is incorrect. In English, we use 'hello' as a standalone greeting, so it does not require an article like 'a'.

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I wanted to say hello

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the intention of greeting someone by saying 'hello'.

Examples:

I wanted to say hello, but I was too shy.
She wanted to say hello to her old friend.
They wanted to say hello to the new neighbors.
He wanted to say hello to everyone at the party.
We wanted to say hello before leaving.

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Last updated: November 17, 2024

May 15, 2020 ... I wanted to say hello to you guys! Hope you all are staying safe! Here is my happy dance just for you..!
Jun 25, 2024 ... I wanted to say hello and share some of my creations :) MOC.
Sep 11, 2024 ... 1891 likes, 12 comments - beaglefreedom on September 11, 2024: "Hey, guys! Wallace here! I wanted to say hello to everyone!
Aug 12, 2023 ... My names Nala and I wanted to say hello fellow Shep's. r ...
Sep 8, 2024 ... Friends, I wanted to say hello from Colorado with my friend Pastor Mark Cowart and encourage you that your best days are ahead of you!
Mar 15, 2009 ... "I wanted to say hello again" isn't bad, but if you're looking for a different way to say it, you can say "I wanted to get back in touch with you."
Hey, guys! Wallace here! I wanted to say hello to everyone! Life at Freedom Fields is pretty neat. I spent my whole life being tested on in a small...
Oct 15, 2024 ... There are so many new friends on this page that I wanted to say "hello" and re-introduce myself. I'm Rachel (not Joy, which many people ...
Aug 17, 2021 ... Lets talk and I wanted to say hello.. Plus it has been a while since we have "seen" each other. Join me is a quick howdy and hello!
I know this thread is a bit old but I wanted to say hello in case I could help. We have released an App on the HubSpot Marketplace that does something ...

I wanted to say a hello

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Hello' is used as a standalone greeting and does not require an article.

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I wanted to say a long overdue hello to Chef Totti today.
I'm here because you didn't invite me but I wanted to say hello.
I wanted to say hello, but there were never a good time.
I know, I was just driving by and I wanted to say hello to the little man.
Just wanted to say hello before the curtain goes up.
Just wanted to say hello before we landed.
I just wanted to say hello again.
I just saw you come in, so I just wanted to say hello and welcome.
I only wanted to say hello, seeing that I'm your new neighbor.
I just wanted to say hello to everybody, especially Lisanne and the Bible-study group.
I just wanted to say hello before you got out of here.
Just wanted to say hello, Dill.
Don't mind me, just wanted to say hello.
Nothing, I just wanted to say hello, that's all.
Who has nothing to do with this program but was here and wanted to say hello.
I said I wanted to say hello. I didn't say I wanted you to touch me.
All right, Mr. Klain. I just wanted to say hello.
I wanted us to say hello to Sam Donovan bef or e the show started.
I just wanted to say hello really, and... I wanted to speak to my friend.
Victor Welsh wanted me to say hello.

Alternatives:

I wanted to say hello
I wanted to say hi
I wanted to greet them
I wanted to give a greeting
I wanted to offer a hello

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I wanted to say hello vs I wanted to say a hello