Is there such a construction as "to send hello" or "to send hi"? Or something close? Or which is better?
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4No, whch means the third question is meaningless. On the second: Closer to what? But I think this question would fit better on English Language Learners. – Tim Lymington Nov 28 '14 at 11:16
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Sorry, misspelled - should have been 'close' in meaning to action when someone asks an another person to say to other people that he remembers them. In Russian it sounds like "say hi to [name] from me" – Super Babaca Nov 28 '14 at 11:23
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3You can send *greetings*. – Mari-Lou A Nov 28 '14 at 11:25
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4"Tell him/her I said hi" – Armen Ծիրունյան Nov 28 '14 at 11:27
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Remember me to them! Send them my love! – A E Nov 28 '14 at 12:55
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You can say the same in English as Russian: "Say hello [or Hi] to name from me." – Andrew Leach Nov 28 '14 at 13:52
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This doesn't seem much like a duplicate of the linked question. – Nov 29 '14 at 07:31
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I've stumbled upon such strucure several times: Andrew sends his hello's so looks like it could be used, even though to the majority of native English speakers it obviously doesn't sound normal. Andrew gives/sends his regards , probably, would be a better choice.
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Good call about the informal expression "[name/s] sends his/her/their hello's" It's the equivalent of "sends his/her love". But I would not use it in the first person e.g. I'm sending/I send my hello's sounds almost arrogant and standoffish. – Mari-Lou A Nov 29 '14 at 05:47
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Ops, indeed. I am sorry about that. The link seems to be in order now. – Rossitten Nov 29 '14 at 05:48
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2 Mari-Lou: "But I would not use it in the first person " - yes, indeed - that sounds weird, even though I believe I understand the origin of teh question as such construction does exist in different languages (Russian, for one - "Tell him I am sending (my) hello's to his brother".) – Rossitten Nov 29 '14 at 05:52
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Yes, but it is the messenger who is delivering your "hello's" on your behalf. – Mari-Lou A Nov 29 '14 at 05:54
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Precisely so! So what is the conclusion? The construction could be used but as a part of reported speech only. Please correct me if I am worng. – Rossitten Nov 29 '14 at 05:59
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"Say Hi to (name) from me" works fine in English too. Probably the most common way to say it.
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