{"id":282,"date":"2021-01-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/log.cudoo.com\/2018\/03\/11\/how-to-say-hello-in-12-international-languages\/"},"modified":"2021-02-02T03:27:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T23:27:34","slug":"how-to-say-hello-in-different-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/how-to-say-hello-in-different-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say Hello in Different Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The significance of the word &#8216;hello&#8217; is often overlooked. If you think about it, it&#8217;s usually the first word we say before we start a conversation. Whether it&#8217;s a\u00a0life-long friend or a first acquaintance the initial greeting is usually a simple &#8216;hello&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Learn to say \u2018hello\u2019 in 12 different languages and don\u2019t forget to smile. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in English:<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal \/ Informal\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In English, the word &#8216;hello&#8217; is used for formal situations but it&#8217;s also used informally. While &#8216;hi&#8217; is used if you want to sound more casual. &#8216;Hey&#8217; is best used among friends or people that you have a friendly relationship with. It\u2019s also common to stretch the word to show excitement, for example, \u2018Hiiii\u2019 or Heyyy\u2019 but remember to only use this in informal situations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello In Arabic: <\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b><br \/>\n\u0645\u0631\u062d\u0628\u0627<\/b><\/span><b>\u00a0(Marhaba)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Marhaba is the most popular word used for the word \u201chello\u201d in <a href=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/learn-arabic-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Arabic language.<\/a> Marhaban is more on the fancy side of the term and Marhaba is more familiar and the most popular. Maraheb is mostly used among close friends and relatives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Russian:<br \/>\n\u0417\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0432\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0443\u0439\u0442\u0435 (Zdravstvuyte)<\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you ask a local: \u201cHow do you say \u2018hello\u2019 in Russian?\u201d they are very likely to teach you this word. You can use it when you are greeting the elderly, people with authority and even those you have the intentions to become buddies with.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Spanish:<br \/>\nHola (Ola)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Informal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hola (the \u2018H\u2019 is silent in Spanish) can be used at any time of day, and it&#8217;s by far the most common way of greeting someone in Spanish.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in German:<br \/>\nHallo (Halo)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Informal\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This is the simplest way to say \u201chello\u201d in German. It&#8217;s a friendly, all-purpose greeting that can be used in almost any situation. The formal phrase is \u201cGuten Tag\u201d which translates to \u201cGood day\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello In French:<br \/>\nBonjour (Bon-zhoor)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal \/ Informal\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There are many ways in French to say \u201chello\u201d but \u201cbonjour\u201d is definitely the most well-known. It&#8217;s universally polite and friendly, whether the situation is formal or informal. Bonjour is a combination of the words <i>bon<\/i> (\u201cgood\u201d) and <i>jour<\/i> (\u201cday\u201d). A more casual way to greet people is \u2018salut\u2019 which means \u201chi!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello In Italian:<br \/>\nCiao (chow)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Informal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ciao is one of the most popular Italian words around the globe and it has been adopted as a friendly salutation by many. In Italy, the phrase is used informally to greet close friends, family or peers. It can be used for both \u201chello\u201d and \u201cgoodbye\u201d (just like &#8216;Aloha&#8217; in Hawaii).<br \/>\nA more formal greeting is &#8216;Buongiorno&#8217; and is used for greeting your boss or anyone you need to address formally.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Portuguese:<br \/>\nOl\u00e1 (o-laa)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Informal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Saying \u201chello\u201d which is \u201col\u00e1\u201d in either European or Brazilian Portuguese is the same. \u201cOl\u00e1\u201d sounds very similar to the Spanish \u201chola\u201d yet the difference between them is significant. The \u201chola\u201d has a first syllable which is stressed on unlike \u201col\u00e1\u201d in which stress is set on the second syllable (oh-La) and that is why \u201col\u00e1\u201d is written with an accent on the \u201ca\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Hindi:<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s2\"><b>\u0928\u092e\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0947<\/b><\/span><b> (Namaste)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8220;Namaste&#8221; is a formal way to say \u201chello\u201d in Hindi, as well as a friendly greeting. It literally means &#8216;I bow to you&#8217;. It can be used at any time of day; morning, noon, and evening.<br \/>\nNamaste\u00a0is usually accompanied by a gesture known as\u00a0A\u00f1jali Mudra. You say the word with a slight bow and your hands pressed together with the thumbs close to the chest.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Swahili:<br \/>\nHabari (Habari)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Informal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cHabari\u201d is the most commonly used informal greeting in Swahili. You can use it to greet friends and relatives, or people you don\u2019t even know. \u201cHabari\u201d means \u201chi\u201d or \u201chello\u201d. The formal way of greeting people in Swahili is \u201cShikamoo\u201d and it\u2019s often reserved for the elderly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Japanese:<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s3\">\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f<\/span><b> (Kon\u2019nichiwa)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cKonnichiwa\u201d is the most common and classic word for saying \u201chello\u201d in Japanese no matter the social status and it is only used during the day. You can use it for both formal and semi-formal situations. Saying \u201cKonnichiwa\u201d to a very close friend of yours would sound a bit awkward, instead, you can say\u00a0<span class=\"s2\">\u3084\u3042<\/span> (Y\u0101). An even more casual way to greet is to say &#8216;Yo&#8217; (similar to English).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Chinese:<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s3\">\u4f60\u597d<\/span><b> (N\u01d0 h\u01ceo)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">N\u01d0 h\u01ceo is a greeting used in situations in which you want to express respect to the person you are saying it. Using it with close friends is kind of awkward, people in China don\u2019t tend to use it much with people whom they are familiar with.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Hello in Korean:<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"s4\"><b>\uc548\ub155\ud558\uc138\uc694<\/b><\/span><b> (an-nyeong-haseyo)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Usage: Formal<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cAnnyeonghaseyo\u201d is a formal Korean greeting that can be used in everyday conversations and in most situations. When you are in a situation in which you are not sure if you greet in a formal or informal way \u201cannyeonghaseyo\u201d is a safer bet.<\/p>\n<h2>And now for a quick recaP<\/h2>\n<p><!--more--> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/learningonline.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/how-to-say-hello-in-12-international-languages-723x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-say-hello-in-12-international-languages\" width=\"805\" height=\"1140\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to say hello in different languages, you should take this opportunity to initiate conversations. If you are visiting a foreign country and the only word you know to say is \u2018hello\u2019 (in their native language) make sure to use it! It makes a great first impression and shows that you respect their language and culture. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn even more words and phrases with our <a href=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/online-language-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online language courses<\/a> available in over 160+ languages. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The significance of the word &#8216;hello&#8217; is often overlooked. If you think about it, it&#8217;s usually the first word we say before we start a conversation. Whether it&#8217;s a\u00a0life-long friend or a first acquaintance the initial greeting is usually a simple &#8216;hello&#8217;. Learn to say \u2018hello\u2019 in 12 different languages and don\u2019t forget to smile. 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