Greetings, 60 Ways to Say Hello to Aliens and Humans

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Introduction

60 Ways to Say Hello

Have you ever wondered how people greet each other in different parts of the world? From a simple handshake in the West to a respectful bow in the East, there are many different ways to say hello.

In this article, we will take you on a journey around the globe to explore the 60 most common greetings in 60 languages. From the familiar “Hello” in English to the exotic “Aloha” in Hawaiian, we will learn how to greet people in a variety of languages and cultures.

LanguageGreetingPronunciation
AfrikaansHalloHAH-loh
AlbanianPërshëndetjeper-SHEN-djeh-tye
Amharicሰላም (Selam)seh-LAHM
Arabicمرحبا (Marhaba)mar-HAH-ba
ArmenianԲարև (Barev)bah-REV
Assameseনমস্কাৰ (Namaskar)nah-moh-SKAHR
AzerbaijaniSalamsah-LAHM
Bengaliনমস্কার (Namaskar)nah-moh-SKAHR
BosnianZdravoZDRAH-voh
BulgarianЗдравейте (Zdraveite)zdra-VEY-teh
CatalanHolaOH-lah
CebuanoKumustakoo-MOOS-tah
Chinese (Cantonese)你好 (Nei hou)nay hou
Chinese (Mandarin)你好 (Nǐ hǎo)nee haow
CroatianZdravoZDRAH-voh
CzechAhojAH-hoy
DanishGoddagGOH-dahg
DutchHalloHAH-loh
EnglishHelloHEH-loh
EsperantoSalutonsah-LOO-tohn
EstonianTereTEH-reh
FinnishTerveTEH-rveh
FrenchBonjourbon-ZHOOR
GalicianHolaOH-lah
Georgianგამარჯობა (Gamarjoba)ga-mar-JO-ba
GermanHalloHAH-loh
GreekΓεια (Geia)YAH-sah
Gujaratiનમસ્તે (Namaste)nah-moh-STEH
Hebrewשלום (Shalom)shah-LOHM
Hindiनमस्ते (Namaste)nah-moh-STEH
HungarianSziaSEE-ah
IcelandicHallóHAH-loh
IndonesianHaloHAH-loh
IrishDia dhuitJEE-ah gwit
ItalianCiaoCHAO
Japaneseこんにちは (Konnichiwa)kon-nee-chee-wah
JavaneseSugeng enjingsoo-geng eh-NJING
Khmerសួស្តី (Suosdei)soo-sday
Korean안녕하세요 (Anyeonghaseyo)an-nyong-ha-say-yo
LatvianSveiksSVAYKS
LithuanianSveikiSWEY-kee
MalayHaloHAH-loh
Malayalamനമസ്കാരം (Namaskaram)nah-moh-ska-RAHM
Marathiनमस्कार (Namaste)nah-moh-STEH
MongolianСайн уу? (Sain uu?)sayn oo
Nepaliनमस्ते (Namaste)nah-moh-STEH
NorwegianHalloHAH-loh
Persianسلام (Salam)sah-LAHM
PolishCześćcheh-CHCH
PortugueseOláoh-LAH
Punjabiਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ (Sat Sri Akaal)sat sri ah-KAAL
RomanianSalutsah-LOOT
RussianПривет (Privet)PREE-vyet
SerbianЗдраво (Zdravo)ZDRAH-voh
SlovakAhojAH-hoy
SlovenianŽivjoZHEE-vyoh
SpanishHolaOH-lah
SwahiliJamboJAM-boh
SwedishHejhay
TagalogKumustakoo-MOOS-tah
Tamilவணக்கம் (Vanakkam)vah-nah-kahm
Teluguనమస్కారం (Namaskaram)nah-moh-ska-RAHM
Thaiสวัสดี (Sawasdee)sah-wah-DEE
TurkishMerhabamer-HAH-ba

Here are 10 ways to greet someone in English:

  1. Hello
  2. Hi
  3. Good morning/afternoon/evening
  4. Hey
  5. What’s up?
  6. How are you?
  7. How’s it going?
  8. Nice to meet you
  9. It’s a pleasure to meet you
  10. Welcome

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Here are 10 ways to greet someone in jargon

Jargon greeting is a greeting that uses specialized language that is only understood by people in a particular field or profession. It is often used to create a sense of community or camaraderie among members of the group.

Here are some examples of jargon greetings:

  • Tech jargon: “What’s up, code monkeys?”
  • Medical jargon: “How’s it going, doc?”
  • Legal jargon: “Your Honor, it’s good to see you again.”

Here are some ways to greet someone in French:

60 Ways to Say Hello
  • Formal:
    • “Bonjour, Monsieur/Madame.” (Good morning, Sir/Madam.)
    • “Enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance.” (Nice to meet you.)
    • “Bienvenue.” (Welcome.)
  • Informal:
    • “Salut!”

Here are some ways to greet someone in Thai:

  • Formal:
    • สวัสดีครับ/ค่ะ (Sa-wat-dee khrap/kha) – This is the most common and polite way to greet someone in Thai, regardless of the time of day.
    • สวัสดีวันจันทร์/อังคาร/พุธ/พฤหัสบดี/ศุกร์/เสาร์/อาทิตย์ (Sa-wat-dee wan chan/ang-khan/phut/pra-ruet-sa-bat-dii/suk/sao/aa-thit) – This means “Good morning/afternoon/evening/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday”.
    • ยินดีที่ได้รู้จักครับ/ค่ะ (Yin-dee tee dai roo-jak khrap/kha) – This means “Nice to meet you”.
  • Informal:
    • สวัสดีจ้ะ (Sa-wat-dee ja) – This is a casual greeting that can be used with friends and family.
    • สบายดีไหม? (Sa-bai dee mai?) – This means “How are you?”.
    • เป็นไงบ้าง? (Pen yang rai bang?) – This is another way to say “How are you?”, but it is more informal.


Here are some ways to greet someone in Marathi:

  • Formal:
    • “नमस्कार (Namaskar)” – This is a formal greeting that can be used in any situation.
    • “आपण कसे आहात? (Apan kase aahat?)” – This means “How are you?” in Marathi.
    • “स्वागत आहे (Swagat aahe)” – This means “Welcome” in Marathi.
  • Informal:
    • “काय म्हणता? (Kay mhanta?)” – This is a casual greeting that can be used with friends and family. It means “What’s up?” or “How are you doing?”
    • “मस्त आहात? (Mast aahat?)” – This means “Are you doing well?” in Marathi.
    • “काय चालू आहे? (Kay chalu aahe?)” – This means “What’s going on?” in Marathi.

Here are 10 ways to greet someone in Telugu

  1. నమస్కారం (Namaskaram) – This is a formal greeting that can be used in any situation.
  2. ఎలా ఉన్నారు? (Ela unnaru?) – This means “How are you?” and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
  3. ఏం చేస్తున్నారు? (Em chestunnaru?) – This means “What are you doing?” and can be used in informal settings.
  4. బాగున్నారా? (Bagunnaara?) – This means “Are you doing well?” and is a casual greeting that can be used with friends and family.
  5. హాయ్‌ (Hai) – This is a common informal greeting that can be used in any situation.
  6. ఏంటి? (Emti?) – This is a casual greeting that can be used with friends and family. It can mean “What’s up?” or “How are you doing?” depending on the context.
  7. మనవళ్లు ఎలా ఉన్నారు? (Manavallu unnaru?) – This means “How is your family?” and is a polite greeting that can be used with elders and acquaintances.
  8. సంతోషంగా ఉన్నారా? (Santoshంగా unnaru?) – This means “Are you happy?” and is a warm greeting that can be used with friends and family.
  9. మీకు ఏమి కావాలి? (Meeke emi kaavalani?) – This means “What do you need?” and is a helpful greeting that can be used in a variety of situations.
  10. స్వాగతం (Swagatam) – This means “Welcome” and is a polite greeting that can be used with guests and visitors.
In conclusion, greetings are an important part of any culture, whether it is human or alien. They are a way to show respect, friendliness, and interest in the other person. By learning how to greet people in different languages, you can make a good impression and open the door to new relationships and experiences.

Here are some additional tips for greeting people:

  • Be sincere and friendly.
  • Make eye contact and smile.
  • Use the person’s name if you know it.
  • Greet people in a way that is appropriate for the context and your relationship with the person.

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