Say “Hello” in 40 Languages & Connect With People Worldwide

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Saying hello to a person in their native language helps them warm up to you because they understand that you are trying to “speak” to their nationality and culture.

• Hello is a greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
• Hello is sometimes used colloquially as a sarcastic way to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.
• And in Britain, a hello can be an expression of puzzlement or discovery.

So, learn to say “Hello” in 40 languages when you meet people, give them a pleasant surprise, and connect with them easily.

This table offers both formal and informal ways of saying Hello, especially useful for greeting people in different social contexts and cultures.

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√ Also Read: This companion post — How To Say “Goodbye” In 40 Different Languages

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