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HELLO IN MANY LANGUAGES


Abaza (Russia)                                 Mysh bzi
Abaza (Russia)                                 Umsh bzi
Abé (Côte d'Ivoire)                            Bomé
Abé (Côte d'Ivoire)                            Eli o
Abkhaz (Georgia)                               Mshybzia
Abkhaz (Georgia)                               Mshybziakua
Abkhaz (Georgia) [to a man]                    Bziara ubaant
Abkhaz (Georgia) [to a woman]                  Bziara bbant
Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Canada)           Kwai
Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Canada)           Kwai kwai
Abron (Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire)                   Akwaaba
Acateco (San Miguel Acatán Guatemala)          Hanik'
Aceh (Sumatra)                                 Saleum
Aceh (Sumatra)                                 Assalamoe aleikoem
Achareta (South Asia)                          'O
Achareta (South Asia)                          'E
Achí (Baja Verapaz Guatemala) [to man]         Xla, ta
Achí (Baja Verapaz Guatemalal) [to woman]      Xla, nan
[Achinese, see Aceh]
Acholi (Uganda, Sudan)                         Moreme
Acholi (Uganda, Sudan)                         Morembe
Achuar (Peru)                                  Wiña jai
Achuar (Peru, Ecuador)                         Wiñamek
Achuar (Ecuador)                               Pujamik?
Acjachemem (San Juan Capistrano Calif. USA)    Mija
Acjachemem (San Juan Capistrano Calif. USA)    Miiya
[Adare, see Harari]
[Adnyamathanha, see Yura Ngawarla]
Adyghe (Middle East)                           Fasapshi
Adyghe (NW Caucasus)                           Fesapshi
Adyghe (NW Caucasus)                           Wimafa shoo
Afar (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti)             Mahisse
Afrikaans (Southern Africa)                    Goeie dag
Afrikaans (Southern Africa)                    Hallo
Aguacateco (Huehuetenango Guatemala)[to man]   Tzu ta'
Aguacateco (Huehueten. Guatemala) [to woman]   Tzu na'
Aguaruna (Peru)                                Ayú
Aguaruna (Peru)[to a person who is arriving]   Minámek?
Aguaruna (Peru)[answer by a person arriving]   Minájai
Ainu [Chitose dialect](Japan)[after absense]   [person's name]...he
Ainu [Saru dialect] (Japan)                    Irankarapte
Ainu (Japan)                                   Irankaratte
[Akan, see Asante and Fante]
Akha (China, Southeast Asia)                   U du tah ma
Akha (China, Southeast Asia) [answer]          U du tah ma de
Aklanon (Philippines)                          Kumasta
[Akwa'ala, see Paipai]
Alabamu (Texas USA)                            Chíkmàa
Alabamu (Texas USA)                            Chisáhmín
Alabamu (Texas USA) [response]                 Chisáhmina
Alabamu (Texas USA) [response]                 Chakáanobi
Alabamu (Texas USA) [old]                      Boso
Albanian Albania                            Tungjatjeta
Albanian Albania                             Allo
Alekano (Papua New Guinea)                   Ambo
[Aleut, see Unagan]
Alsatian (France)                            Bùschùr
Altai (Russia)                               Ezender
Altai (Russia)                               Yakshï ba?
Alur (Uganda, Congo-Kinshasha)               Morembe
[Alutiiq, see Suqpiaq]
Amahuaca (Peru)                              Sharaa ra
Amarakaeri (Peru)                            Ijtiaki
Amarakaeri (Peru)                            'Urubada
Amele (Papua New Guinea)                     Feele bahic
Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt)            Teanastëllën
Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt) [informal] Tadiyaas
Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt) [informal] Selam
Amis (Taiwan)                                Nga'aiho
Amis (Taiwan)                                Nga'ay ho ko miso
Amungme (Indonesia)                          Amole
Amuzgo (Mexico)                              Xmandyu
Anglo-Saxon (England)                        God dæg
[Anishinaabe, see Ojibwe]
Antaisaka (Madagascar)                       Salama
Antanosy (Madagascar)                        Salama
Apache [Jicarilla] (Arizona USA)             Dáazho
Apache [Jicarilla] (Arizona USA)             Daanzho
Apache (Arizona USA)                         Dad'atay
Apache (Arizona USA)                         Ya'atay
Apache (Arizona USA)                         Yatasay
Apache (Arizona USA) [not usually used]      Dagot'ee
Apalai (Brazil)                              Moino
Apinagé (Brazil)                             Négalinio
Apsaaloke (Montana USA)                      Kahé
Apurucayali (Peru)                           Kitaitirivi
Arabic (North Africa, Middle East)           Marhaba
Arabic (North Africa, Mid. East) [response] Marhabtayn
Arabic (North Africa, Middle East)           Ahalan
Arabic (North Africa, Mid. East) [response] Ahalayn
Arabic (North Africa, Middle East)           Es salaam aleikom
Arabic [response to A salaam aleikom]        Wa aleikom es salaam
Arabic (North Africa, Middle East)           Salaam
Arabic (North Africa)                        Ahlen
Arabic (North Africa)                        Ahlan
Arabic (North Africa) [response to Ahlan]    Ahlayn
Arabic (Algeria) [informal]                  Labass
Arabic (Egypt)                               Ahlan wa sahlan
Arabic (Egypt) [answer by male]              Ahlan bik
Arabic (Egypt) [answer by female]            Ahlan biki
Arabic (Egypt) [answer by group]             Ahlan bikum
Arabic (Egypt) [informal]                    Sa'ida
Arabic (Iraq) [informal]                     Halaw
Arabic (Kuwait) [informal]                   Gowwa
Arabic (Morocco)                             Ahlen
Arabic (Morocco)                             Ssalamu 'lekum
Arabic (Morocco)                             Labas
Arabunna (Australia)                         Arru
Arabunna (Australia)                         Arru anpa
Aragonese (Aragon Spain)                      Ola
Aragonese (Aragon Spain)                      Salú
[Aramaic, see Assyrian and Chaldean]
Aranda (Australia)                            Kelemwarre
[Araucano, see Mapudungun]
[Arawak, see Taino]
Arberesh (Hora e Arbereshevet Italy)          Mirdita
Ardhamagadhi (India)                          Jai jinendra
Arikara (United States)                       Tashgasha
Ariti [Kaxiniti] (Brazil)                     Uzalauáká
Ariti [Kozarini] (Brazil)                     Kamataú
Ariti [Uaimare] (Brazil)                      Uerauka
Armenian (Armenia, Russia, Middle East)       Voghdzuyin
Armenian [Western] (Armenia) [informal]       Parev
Armenian [Eastern] (Armenia)                  Barev dzez
Armenian [Eastern] (Armenia) [informal]       Barev
Aromunian (Greece, Balkans)                   Bunã dzua
Arrernte (Australia)                          Werte
Arrernte (Australia)                          Werte marda
Asante (Ghana)                                Maakyé
Asante (Ghana) [reply]                        Yaa
Ashaninka (Peru)                              Aviro
Ashaninka (Peru)                              Avirón
Ashaninka (Peru) [response]                   Narové
[Ashanti, see Asante]
Ashéninka (Peru)                              Kitaitirivi
Assamese (India, Bangladesh)                  Namaskaara
Assyrian [Eastern Assyrian] (Middle East)     Shlama
Assyrian [Western Assyrian] (Middle East)     Shlomo
Assyrian (Middle East) [said by male]         Shlama alukh
Assyrian (Middle East) [said by female]       Shlama alakh
Assyrian (Middle East) [said by male]         Shlama umukh
Assyrian (Middle East) [said by female]       Shlama umakh
Assyrian (Middle East)                        Shlama ilakh
Assyrian (Middle East)                        Shlama amkhon
Assyrian (Middle East)                        Shlama lokhon
Assyrian [Eastern Assyrian] (Middle East)     Shlama 'lokhun
Assyrian [Western Assyrian] (Middle East)     Shlomo 'laykun
Assyrian (Middle East) [plural]               Shlama alokhun
Assyrian (Iraq)                               Shlama alakhun
Asturian (Spain)                              Bonos díes
Asturian (Spain)                              Bon día
Asturian (Spain)                              Hola
Atayal (Taiwan)                               Lokah su
Ateso (Uganda)                                Yoga
Ateso (Uganda) [answer]                       Yoga noi
Ateso (Uganda) [to a person who is working]   Yoga aswam
Ateso (Uganda) [to a person who is working]   Eyalama aswam
Ateso (Uganda) [answer by a working person]   Ebo nakonda
Atikamekw (Montreal and Quebec Canada)        Kwei
Atuona (Marquesas Islands)                    Ka oha
[Aukan, see Ndjuka]
[Austrian, see German (Austria)]
Awabakal (Australia)                          Ella
Awabakal (Australia)                          Alla
Awabakal (Australia)                          Wau
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile)                 Kamisaraki?
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile)                  Kamisaki?
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [answer]         Waliki
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [informal]       Laphi
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [good day]       Aski churatam
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [old, to man]    Askiru churata tatay
Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [old to woman]   Askiru churata mamay
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran)                 Salam
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran)                 Salam ælæyküm
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran) [reply]         ælæyküm salam
Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran)                 Nahardansonia xeyir
[Azeri, see Azerbaijani]
[Aztec, see Náhuatl]

Bafia (Mbam Cameroon)                          Wayumbe
Bagesu (Central Africa)                        Watulire?
Bagesu (Central Africa) [answer]               Natulire nili mlahi
Bajawa (Indonesia) ['where are you going']     Male de?
Bakitara (Central Africa) [morning]            Oirwota?
Bakitara (Central Africa) [answer]             Ndabanta
Bakitara (Central Africa) [after absense]      Mirembe
Bakweri (Cameroon) [morning]                   O wusi
Balanta (Guinea-Bissau)                        Abala, lite utchole
Balinese (Bali)                                Om swastyastu
Balinese (Bali) [reply]                        Om shanti shanti shanti
Balti (India, Pakistan)                        Yang chi halyo?
Balti (India, Pakistan) [answer]               Lyakhmo
Bambara (Mali)                                 I ni bara
Bambara (Mali) [to several people]             Aw ni bara
Bambara (Mali) [to person at a market]         I ni dogo
Bambara (Mali) [to several people at market]   Aw ni dogo
Bambara (Mali)                                 I ni ce
Bambara (Mali) [to several people]             Aw ni ce
Bambara (Mali)                                 Ebede
Banaban (Kiribati)                             Tiabo
Baniua (Brazil)                                Pauari-ecuápe
[Banyankole, see Lunyankole]
Baoula (Cote d'Ivoire)                         Akwaba
[Bapunu, see Punu]
Bariba (Benin, Nigeria)                        Ka weru
[Basa Sunda, see Sunda]
Bashkir (Russia)                               Kheyerle irte
Bashkir (Russia)                               Khaumykhyghyz
Bashkir (Russia) [informal]                    Selem
Basque (Spain, France)                         Kaixo
Basque (Spain, France) [informal]              Eup
Basque (Spain, France) [informal]              Epa
Basque (Spain, France) [informal]              Iepa
Basque (Spain, France) [informal]              Aupa
Basque (Spain, France) [after long absense]    Aspaldiko
Basque (Spain, France) [after long absense]    Kaixo aspaldiko
Basque-Icelandic Pidgin (Iceland)              Ungetorre
Batak (Indonesia, Sumatra, Philippines)        Horas
Batak (Indonesia, Sumatra, Philippines)        Horas bah
Batak Karo (Indonesia, Sumatra)                Mejuah-juah
Batak Pakpak (Indonesia, Sumatra)              Njuah-juah
Batak Pakpak (Indonesia, Sumatra)              Njuah-njuah
Batak Simalungun (Indonesia, Sumatra)          Horos
Batak Toba (Indonesia, Sumatra)                Horas
[Bavarian, see German (Bavaria)]
Bella Coola (United States)                    Yaw
Bellonese (Solomon Islands)                    Gaoi
Bellonese (Solomon Islands)                    Ngaoi
Belorussian (Belarus)                          Pryvitáni
Belorussian (Belarus)                          Vitaj
Belorussian (Belarus) [informal]               Zdarow
Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa)                 Mwapoleni
Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa) [respectful]    Mwapoleni mukwai
Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa)                 Shani
Bemba (Southern Zambia)                        Mwabonwa
Bemba (Lusaka Zambia)                          Mulibwanji
Bene (Africa)                                  Bai
Bengali (Bangladesh, India)                    Nomoskaar
Bengali (Bangladesh, India)                    Ei je
Bengali (Bangladesh, India)                    Aadaab
Bengali (Bangladesh, India)                    Assalamualaikum
Berau (Indonesia)                              Elsalam aleki
[Berber, see Kabyle and Tamasheq]
Beri Beri (Niger)                              Wushiwushi
Bété (Côte d'Ivore)                            Ayo
Bété (Côte d'Ivore)                            Yaawa
Bhojpuri (India)                               Kaisan baari log
Bicol (Philippines)                            Kumustas
Bicol (Philippines)                            Kamusta
Bicol (Philippines)                            Marhay na aldaw
Bicol (Philippines)                            Marhay na aldaw po
Bicol (Philippines)                            Marhay na aldaw sa indo
gabos
Bicol (Philippines)                            Marhay na aldaw saindong
gabos
Bicol (Philippines)                            Magandang umaga po
Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia)[you enjoy the night?]   Aja kruKwma?
Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [yes, good morning]     MerHaba, aja kruKwma
Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [have a nice day]       Aja ergruKw'ma?
Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [ans: same to you]      MerHaba aja ergruKw'ma
Biloxi (Mississippi Valley USA)                Hi ha'
Biloxi (Mississippi Valley USA)                He' ha
[Bisayan, see Visayan]
Bislama (Vanuatu) [to one person]              Halo
Bislama (Vanuatu) [to two people]              Halo tufala
Bislama (Vanuatu) [to three people]            Halo trifala
Bislama (Vanuatu) [to more than three]         Halo olgeta
Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar)                Nang lakéung é-éu?
Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar)                Lakéung é-éu?
Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) [answer]       Ga leu-ngé
Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) [answer]       Leu-ngé
Blackfoot (Alberta Canada, Montana USA)        Oki
Blackfoot (Alberta, Montana) [to a friend]     Oki niksokowa
[Blin, see Bilen]
Boboda (Burkina Faso, Mali)                    Ka fo
[Bobo Fing, see Boboda]
Bole (Nigeria)                                 Use
Bole (Nigeria) [morning]                       Barka saato
Bole (Nigeria) [afternoon]                     Barka bushi
Bole (Nigeria) [answer]                        Yawwa
Boloki (Congo-Kinshasa)                        Losako
Bosnian (Bosnia and Hercegovina)               Zdravo
Bosnian (Bosnia and Hercegovina)               Dobar dan
Bosnian (Bosnia) [morning, by Muslims]         Sabah hajrula
Botunga (Congo-Kinshasha, Uganda)              Wa bonwa
Breton (Brittany France)                       Boñjour
Breton (Brittany France)                       Demat
Breton (Brittany France)                       Demad
Breton (Brittany France)                       Salut
Breton (Brittany France)                       Salud
Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural]     Demat deoc'h
Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural]     Demad deoc'h
Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural]     Salut deoc'h
Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural]     Salud deoc'h
Breton (Brittany France) [informal]            Demat dit
Breton (Brittany France) [informal]            Demad dit
Breton (Brittany France) [informal]            Salut dit
Breton (Brittany France) [informal]            Salud dit
Breton [Vannetais] (S. Brittany France)        Demat deoh
Breton [Vannetais] (S. Brittany France)[inf]   Demat dis
Brigidian (western Ireland)                    Aiah ban twon
Brigidian (western Ireland)                    Aiah ban twons
Bru (Vietnam)                                  Bán té
Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya)                       Mlembe
Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya)                       Mulembe
Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya)                       Oreina
Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya)                       Kamakhuwa
Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) [to important p.]     Omu angafu akoboole
[Bulgar, see Chuvash]
Bulgarian (Bulgaria)                           Zdraveite
Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal]                Zdravei
Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal]                Zdrave
Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal]                Zdrasti
Bulgarian (Bulgaria)                           Dobar den
Bulu (Cameroon)                                Mbôlô
Bunun (Taiwan)                                 Masialasang
Bura (Nigeria)                                 Usa
Burmese (Myanmar)                              Mingala ba
Burmese (Myanmar)                              Nekaoyela
Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten?]            T'amin sapibila?
Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten, by man]     K'amya t'amin sapyibabyila?
Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten, bu woman]   Shin t'amin sapyiabyila?
Burmese (Myanmar) [answer: I have eaten]       Sapyibabyi
Burmese (Myanmar) [where are you going?]       Be thwa malo le?
Burmese (Myanmar) [answer: around here]        Di na le be
Burushashki (Northern Pakistan)                Asalam aleykum
Burushashki (Northern Pakistan)                Leh
Buryat (Mongolia)                              Sain baina uu
[Busoga, see Soga]
[Byelorussian, see Belorussian]

Cahuilla (S.California USA) [call attention] Wáa
Cajun (Louisiana United States)              Bon jour
Calapalo (Brazil)                            Rena-voítse
[Caló, see Romani [Gitano]]
[Cambodian, see Khmer]
Camuno (Italy) [formal]                      Bondesiorìa
Canela (Brazil)                                Hââ-pô
Cantonese (China)                              Néih hóu
Cantonese (China)                              Neilhou
Cantonese (China)                              Lay ho
Cantonese (China)                              Ho yat
Cantonese (China)                              Ngh on
Cantonese (China)                              Jou san
[Caribe, see Garífuna]
Cassubian (northwestern Poland)                Witóm
Cassubian (northwestern Poland)                Witôjze
Cassubian (central Kaszebe Poland)             Mojn
Catalan (Andorra, Spain, France)               Hola
Catalan (Andorra, Spain, France)               Bon dia
Cayuga (Ontario Canada, New York USA)          Sga-noh
Cayuga (Ontario Canada, New York USA)          Sge:no
[Cebuano, see Visayan]
[Chagga, see Kichagga]
Chakma (India, Bangladesh)                     Jhu
Chakma (India, Bangladesh)                     Oy
Chakma (India, Bangladesh)                     Namaskar
Chaldean (Iraq)                                Shlama illakh
Cham (Southeast Asia)                          Salam
Cham (Southeast Asia)                          Salaamz
Cham (Southeast Asia)                          Salamu alaikum
Cham (Southeast Asia) [answer]                 Alaikum salam
Chamorro (Guam)                                Hafa
Chamorro (Guam)                                Hafa adai
Chamorro (Guam) [to a man, informal]           Hafa gachong
Chamorro (Guam) [to a woman, informal]         Hafa cheluho
[Chaoshou, see Min Nam]
[Chapai, see Chuj]
Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [morning]          Cua nque' msaa
Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [afternoon]        Cua nque' xlyaa
Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [evening]          Cua nque' sii
Chechen (North Caucasus Russia)                Marsha voghiila
Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [to man]       Marsha woghiila
Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [to woman]     Marsha yoghiila
Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [plural]       Marsha doghiila
Chechen (North Caucasus Russia)                Assalaamu calaikum
Cheke Holo [Maringe] (Solomon Islands)         Keli fara
Cheke Holo [Maringe] (Solomon Islands)         Hameron keli
Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA)     O-si-yo
Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA)     Si-yo
Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA)     Si-yu
Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA) [to man]     Haaahe
Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA)              Haaah, epivah-wuh-ennah
Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA)              Pave-ésheeva
Chichewa (Malawi)                              Moni
Chichewa (Malawi)                              Muli bwanji
Chichewa (Malawi) [child to older relatives]   Moni akuka
Chichewa (Angoniland Malawi)                   Tikuoneni
Chickasaw (Oklahoma USA)                       Halito
[Chiga, see Kiga]
[Chigogo, see Kigogo]
Chilenje (Zambia)                              Mwabonwa
Chilomwe (Malawi)                              Mo seriwa
[Chinese, see dialects: Cantonese, Mandarin,   Min Dong and Min Nam]
Chinook Jargon (British Colum. Canada, USA)    LhaXayEm
Chinook Jargon (British Colum. Canada, USA)    Klahowya
Chinyanja (Southern Africa)                    Mònì
Chinyanja (Southern Africa)                    Bwino
[Chippewa, see Ojibwe]
Chisena (Malawi)                               Bondia
Chishona (Southern Africa) [singular]          Mhoro
Chishona (Southern Africa) [plural]            Mhoroi
Chishona (Southern Africa) [reply]             Ehoi
Chishona (Southern Africa) [formal]            Tikukwaziwai
Chishona (Southern Africa)                     Kwaziwai
Chishona (Southern Africa)                     Kanjan
Chishona (Southern Africa)                     Hevoi
Chishona (Southern Africa)                     Uribo
Chishona (Southern Africa)                     Mauya
[Chisona, see Chishona]
Chitonga (Malawi)                              Mwe uli?
Chitonga (Malawi) [answer]                     Teu mampha
Chitonga (Zambia) [morning]                    Mwabuka buti
Chitonga (Zambia) [afternoon]                  Mwalibizya
Chitonga (Zambia) [afternoon]                  Mwayusa
Chitumbuka (Malawi, Zambia)                    Monire
Chitumbuka (Malawi, Zambia)                    Yewo
[Chivenda, see Venda]
Chiyao (Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique)          Quamboni
Chiyao (Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique)          Subayeedi
Choctaw (Oklahoma USA)                         Halito
Chokwe (Congo-Kinshasha, Angola, Zambia)       Moyo
Chontal (Oaxaca Mexico, Guatemala)             Xósa
Chortí (Guatemala)                             C'oten
Chorti (Guatemala) [response to C'oten]        Chiquento
Chuj (Guatemala)                               Buenos día
Chukchi (Russia) [most common]                 Ye'ti
Chukchi (Russia)                               Ge'et-i-git
Chukchi (Russia)                               Toro'ma
Chumash (Santa Barbara California USA)         Haku
Chumash (Santa Barbara California USA)         Yawa
Chuuk (Micronesia)                             Ran allim
Chuuk (Micronesia)                             Ráán ánnim
Chuuk (Micronesia) [to a man]                  Ráán ánnim o
Chuuk (Micronesia) [to a woman]                Ráán ánnim ne
Chuuk (Mortlock Micronesia)                    Ráán állim
Chuuk (Chuuk Lagoon Micronesia)                Ran annim
Chuvash (Russia)                               Salam
Chuvash (Russia)                               Avani
[Circassian, see Adyghe]
Coche (Brazil)                                 Nabasti
Cochimí (Baja California Norte Mexico)         Auka
Cocopa (Baja California Mexico, Arizona USA)   Auka
Coeur d'Alene (Idaho USA)                      Qhest
Comanche (Oklahoma USA)                        Haa
Comanche (Oklahoma USA)                        Maruawe
Comanche (Oklahoma USA)                        Maruawe, haitsi
Comorian (Comoros)                             Bariza djioni
Comorian (Comoros)                             Habari
Comorian (Comoros)                             Salama
[Congo, see Kikongo]
[Conibo, see Shipibo]
Coos (Oregon USA)                              Ta'i
Cornish (Great Britain)                        You
Cornish (Great Britain)                        Dydh da
Cornish (Great Britain) [formal]               Durdathawhy
Corsican (France)                              Bonghjornu
Cree (Canada)                                  Tánisi
Cree (Canada)                                  Tân'si
Cree (Canada)                                  Wâciye
Cree (Ouje-Bougoumou Quebec Canada)            Kwaay
[Creek, see Muskogee]
Creole (Dominican Republic) [morning]          Bon jou
Creole (St. Lucia)                             Bonjou
[Creole (French Guyana), see Kréyòl]
[Creole (Haiti), see Kwéyòl]
[Creole (Seychelles), see Seselwa]
Crioulo (Guinea-Bissau)                        Kuma
Crioulo (Guinea-Bissau)                        Bom dia
Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia)                     Zdravo
Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia)                     Zhivio
Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) [informal]          Bok
Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) [informal]          Bog
[Crow, see Apsaaloke]
[Cymraeg, see Welsh]
Czech (Czech Republic)                         Dobrý den
Czech (Czech Republic)                         Nazdar
Czech (Czech Republic) [informal]              Ahoj

Dagaare (Ghana, Burkina Faso)                  Fo be song
Dagbani (Ghana)                                Naatuma
Dakelh (Canada)                                Hadih
Dakota (USA, Canada) [by male]                 Hau
Dakota (USA, Canada) [by female]               Han
Dakota (USA, Canada) [to a friend by male]     Hau koda
[Damara, see Nama]
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[man to a man]     Nayak
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[man to sev.men]   Nayak lak
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[by/to a woman]    La'uk
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[by/to women]      La'uk nya
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)                   Halao
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)                   Halabok nak
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)                   Halabasi nak
Dani (Indoensia, New Guinea)[man to man]       Hagul nak
Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[woman to woman]   Heget nak
Danish (Denmark, Greenland)                    Goddag
Danish (Denmark, Greenland)                    Hej
Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal]         Hejsa
Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal]         Hej
Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal]         Davs
Danish (South Jutland)                         Mojn
Dari (Afghanistan)                             Chotor asty
Dawan (Indonesia) [where are you going?]       Noe me?
Dawan (Indonesia) [ans: I'm going to...]       Au nao no...
Dayak [Land Dayak] (Indonesia)                 Elsalam
Dayak [Iban] (Indonesia)                       Elsalaam
[Delaware, see Lenape]
Deg Xinag (Alaska)                             Ade'
[Deutsch, see German]
Dhivehi (Maldives)                           Assalaam u alaykum
Dhivehi (Maldives)                           Us-salaam alaikum
Dhivehi (Maldives)                           Assalam aleikum
Dhivehi (Maldives) [answer]                  Aleikum assalam
Dhivehi (Maldives) [informal]                Kihineh
[Didiu, see Cochimí]
[Diegueño, see Kumeyaay]
Dinka (Sudan)                                Ci yi bak
Diola (Senegal)                              Kasumai
Diola (Senegal)                              Kasumaò
Diola (Senegal) [reply]                      Kasumi kepp
Diola (Senegal)                              Aa
[Dioula, see Dyula]
Djabugay (Queensland Australia)              Djirri-nyurra
Douala (Cameroon)                            Obusi
Drehu (New Caledonia)                        Bozo
Drehu (New Caledonia)                        Bozu
Drehu (New Caledonia)                        Talofa
Dumna Yokuts (San Joaquin River Calif.USA)   Hawaan
Dusun (Sabah Malaysia)                       Okuro-kuro noh?
Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium)                 Hallo
Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium)                 Hoi
Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium)                 Dag
Dutch (Netherlands)                          Morgen
Dutch (Netherlands)                          Môge
Dutch (Netherlands)                          Goedendag
Dutch (Netherlands) [in spoken language]     Goeiedag
Dutch (Netherlands) [rarely used]            Hai
Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth]          Helaba
Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth]          Yoe
Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth]          Hiya
[Dyerma, see Zarma]
Dyirbal (NE Queensland Australia)            Nginda wunydjangum
Dyirbal (NE Queensland Australia)            Nginda bayi wunydjangum?
Dyribal (NE Queensland Australia)            Nginda
Dyula (Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali)    Dansi
Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [reply by men]         Nba
Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [reply by woman]       Ns´
Dyula (Burkina Faso)                         I dansi
Dyula (Burkina Faso) [reply by men]          Am baa
Dyula (Burkina Faso) [reply by women]        Am séé
Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [entering house]       Koko
Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [to person working]    I ni baara
Dzongkha (Bhutan)                            Kuzu zangpo
Dzongkha (Bhutan)                            Kuzu zangpo la
Dzongkha (Bhutan)                            Yala
[Dzhudezmo, see Ladino]

Edo (Nigeria)                                Kóyo
Edo (Nigeria) [to   a person at home]        Ób'ówa
Edo (Nigeria) [to   a person at work]        Ób'ínwìnà
Efik (Africa)                                Idem fo
Egyptian (ancient   Egypt)                   Iiti
Egyptian (ancient   Egypt)                   Iiti em hotep
Egyptian (ancient   Egypt)[lit. in peace]    Em hotep
Egyptian (ancient   Egypt)[in great peace]   Em hotep nefer
Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[very great peace]   Em hotep nefer weret
Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[plural]             Yii em hotep
Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[informal]           Yeh
Egyptian (ancient Egypt) [to a man]          Aw ibek
Egyptian (ancient Egypt) [to a woman]        Aw ibetj
Ejagham (Cameroon, Nigeria)                  Nkuba
Ekegusii (Kenya) [to one person]             Imbuya ore?
Ekegusii (Kenya) [to several people]         Imbuya more?
Ekegusii (Kenya) [answer by one person]      Imbuya ande
Ekegusii (Kenya) [answer by several people] Imbuya tore
Enga (Papua New Guinea)                      Kotáka
English (America, Australia, UK)             Hello
English (America, UK) [formal]               Good day
English (America) [informal]                 Hi
English (Australia)                          G'day
English (Australia)                          Hiya
English (New Zealand)                        Gidday
English (Southern USA) [to more than one]    Hi y'all
English [Strine dialect] (Australia)         Hay gaan
English [Strine dialect] (Australia)         Hezza gaan
English [Texan dialect] (Texas USA)          Howdy
English [New Oreleans dialect](Lousiana USA) Where ya'at
English [Middle English] (old England)       Gode dai
English [Middle English] (old England)       Gode dei
English [Old English] (old Britain)          Ic grete þe
Eora (Australia)                             Boodyeri kamuru
Erzya (Russia)                               Shumbrat
[Eskimo, see Alutiiq, Inuktitut, Iñupiaq, Kalaallisut and Yup'ik]
Esperanto (international use)                Saluton
Esselen (Big Sur California USA)             Saleki asatsa
Estonian (Estonia)                           Tervist
Estonian (Estonia)                           Tere
Estonian (Estonia)                           Tšau
Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working]     Jõudu
Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working]     Tere jõudu
Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working]     Jõudu tööle
Estonian (Estonia) [reply when working]      Tarvis
Estonian [Old Estonian] (old Estonia)        Terveh
Eton (Cameroon)                              Më të wa kon
Eton (Cameroon)                              Më të wa kone
Eton (Cameroon) [to other side of street]    Më të wa kone wale
Eton (Cameroon) [reply]                      Kiri mbang
[Euskara, see Basque]
Even (Russia)                                Torova
Éwé (Ghana, Togo)                            Nilyenia
Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [response]                 Mile
Éwé (Ghana, Togo)                            Wayzo
Éwé (Ghana, Togo)                            Fien
Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [to a person working]      Ayekoo
Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [to a group working]       Aanyekoo
Ewondo (Cameroon)                            Mbebekiri
Ewondo (Cameroon)                            Mbembé kidi

Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea)              Mbôlo
Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) [to one]     M'bole
Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) [to more]    M'bolani
Fante (Ghana, Burkina Faso)                  Daa daa oo
Fante (Ghana, Burkina Faso)                    Modofo
Faroese (Faroe Islands)                        Hallo
Faroese (Faroe Islands) [informal]             Hey
Faroese (Faroe Islands) [when surprised]       Píka sjey
Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan)            Salaam
Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan)            Sa'lam
Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan)            Khush amadeed
Fijian (Fiji)                                  Bula
Fijian (Fiji)                                  Ni sa bula
Fijian (Fiji)                                  Bula vi naka
Fijian (Fiji)                                  Ni sa bula vi naka
Fijian (Fiji) [to two people]                  Drau bula
Fijian (Fiji) [to a group]                     Dou bula
Fijian (Fiij) [to group, stranger, superior]   Ni bula
Fijian (Fiji) [reply]                          Io
Fijian (Fiji) [reply - respectful]             Ia
[Filipino, see Tagalog]
Finnish (Finland)                              Päivää
Finnish (Finland)                              Terve
Finnish (Finland) [informal, common]           Moi
Finnish (Finland) [informal, common]           Hei
Finnish (Finland) [informal]                   Moikka
Finnish (Finland) [formal]                     Hyvää päivää
[Flemish, see Dutch (Belgium)]
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              Kudeu
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Oku
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A fon a
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A do gangi a?
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Een, un do gangi
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A do yi yi we a?
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Een, un do gangi
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A do dagbe a?
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Een, un do dagbe
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A do fine a?
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Een, un do fi
Fon (Benin, Togo)                              A de u wa?
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Een, un de u
Fon (Benin, Togo) [after long absense]         Azan yi aton
Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply]                      Dokpo je ji
Fon (Benin, Togo) [to a person working]        Kudazo
Fon-Gbe (Benin)                                Kuabo
Fore (Papua New Guinea)                        Kagíé
Fore (Papua New Guinea)                        Kwarìgíné
French (Europe, Africa, Canada)                Bonjour
French (Europe, Africa, Canada)                Salut
Frisian [Westerlauwer] (Netherlands)           Goeie
Frisian [Westerlauwer] (Netherlands)           Goedei
Frisian (Schleswig-Holstein Germany)           God dai
Friulian (northern Italy)                      Bundì
[Fuchou, see Min Dong]
Fulani (West Africa) [to one person]           No ngoola daa
Fulani (West Africa) [to several people]       No ngoola dong
Fulani (West Africa)                           No wayi
Fulani (West Africa)                           A jaaraama
Fulani (West Africa)                           Tanaala
Fulani (West Africa)                           Sadu
Fulani (West Africa)                           Ngnalène é diam
[Furlan, see Friulian]
Futuna (Wallis and Futuna)                      Malo le kataki
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu)                          Jinisa
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to   two people]        Rinisa
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to   three people]      Jikanisa
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to   three people]      Jikanesa
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to   three people]      Jikanesa kokautau
Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to   more than three]   Niganisa
Fuuta Jalon (Guinea)                            Toolii

Ga (Ghana)                                   Mingabu
Ga (Ghana)                                   Odze ku
[Gabrieleño, see Tongva]
[Gaelic, see Irish Gaeilge and Scottish Gaelic]
Gagauz (southern Moldova)                    Gün aydin
Gagauz (southern Moldova) [informal]         Selam
Galician (Spain)                             Hola
[Galla, see Oromo]
Gallo (France)                               Comant q'c'est?
Ganai (Australia)                            Wunman njinde
Gammon (Ireland)                             Buri talosk
Ganu (Malaysia)                              Guana mu lenin sihak dok
Garífuna (Guatemala)                         Buíti bináfi
Garo (India, Bangladesh)                     Sa lam
Gascon (France)                              Salut
Gbhanda (Liberia)                            Yanela
Gbhanda (Liberia)                            Okonia
Ge'ez (Ethiopia)                             Sälam läki
Georgian (Georgia)                           Gamardjobat
Georgian (Georgia)                           Gamardjobah
Georgian (Georgia) [informal reply]          Gagimarjos
German (Central Europe)                      Guten Tag
German (Central Europe)                      Hallo
German (Central Europe) [informal]           Grüß dich
German (Central Europe) [informal]           Tag
German (Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) Hoi
German (Austria, Bavaria, Wurttemburg)       Grüß Gott
German (Vienna Austria) [in spoken language] Griass God
German (Vienna Austria) [in spoken language] Seavas
German (Bavarian Alps) [in spoken language] Griass di
German (Bavarian Alps) [in spoken language] Griass enk
German (Bavarian Alps)                       Hallo
German (Southern Bavaria)                    Servus
German (Bairische)                           Hä
German (Bairische)                           Hää
German (Bairische)                           Griàßdigood
German (Bairische)                           Griàßdi nachà
German (Northern Germany)                    Moin
German (Northern Germany)                    Moin moin
German (Basel Switzerland) [polite]          Griezi
German (Bern Switzerland) [spoken]           Grü-essech
German (Bern Switzerland) [spoken]           Grü-esdi
German (Chur Switzerland) [polite form]      Grazi
German (Chur Switzerland) [polite form]      Gruiazi
German (Chur Switzerland) [familiar form]    Ciao
German (Schaffhausen Switzerland) [spoken]   Grüazi
German [Süd-Tirol/South Tyrol] (Italy)       Ers Gott
German [Hessisch] (Germany)                    Guude
German [Südhessisch] (Germany)                 Ei guude wie
German [Südhessisch] (Germany)                 Moin
German (Zurich Switzerland) [polite]           Grüezi
German (Zurich Switzerland) [polite]           Grueziwohl
German (Zurich Switzerland)                    Salutti
German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar]         Hoi
German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar]         Salü
German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar]         Tschau
German (Zurich Switzerland) [spoken]           Gu-ëte Tag
German (Zurich Switzerland) [spoken]           Gu-etä Tag
German (Zurich Switzerland) [by school kids]   Hoa
German (Zurich Swizterland) [by school kids]   Ha
German (Zurich Switzerland) [old fashioned]    Tag wohl
German (Saarland) [in spoken language]         Un
[Gikuyu, see Kikuyu]
Giryama (Africa)                               Zhoyo
Giryama (Kenya)                                Dzasindadze
Gitonga (Mozambique)                           Wa bonwa
Gong (Thailand)                                Nàwng a náwng kàwwê?
Gong (Thailand)                                A náwng kàwwê?
Gong (Thailand) [answer by a visitor]          Ngá kawíng di-o
Gong (Thailand) [answer by a visitor]          Kawíng di-o
Greek (Greece, Cyprus)                         Geia sou
Greek (Greece, Cyprus)                         Geia sas
Greek (Greece, Cyprus)                         Geia
Guaja (Brazil)                                 Zeng
[Guajajára, see Tembé Tenetéhar]
Guajibo (Colombia, Venezuela)                  Icá
Guanche (Canary Islands)                       Tamaragua
Guarani (Paraguay)                             Maitei
Guarani (Paraguay)                             Maiteípa
Guarani (Paraguay)                             Mba'éichapa
Gujarati (India)                               Kem cho
Gulmancema (Burkina Faso)                      Din tè
Gulmancema (Burkina Faso) [answer]             Lafia
Gulmancema (Burkina Faso) [answer]             Lafia dè
Gumatj (Australia) [to one person]             Nhamirri nhe?
Gumatj (Australia) [to two people]             Nhamirri manda?
Gumatj (Australia) [to several people]         Nhamirri walala?
Gumatj (Australia) [answer]                    Manymak
Gumatj (Australia) [answer]                    Manymak bay'
Gumatj (Australia) [answer]                    Latju
Gunggari (Australia)                           Gnunha yinda murdi
Gurenne (Northern Ghana) [by working]          Tumatuma
Gurung (Nepal)                                 Namaste
Gurung (Nepal)                                 Bindi mu
Guugu Yimithirr (Australia)                    Ngauthaan-thirr,
gadiiwawu-wi
Gwich'in (Alaska, Canada)                      Nenànkäk nätäydëk häjit
shò trì'nlay
Gwich'in (Alaska)                              Neenjit dôonch'yáa
[Gypsy, see Romani]

Haida (Queen Elizabeth Island Canada)          Kii-te-daas a
Haisla (Canada)                                Yowtz
Hakka (China, Malaysia)                        Zao sin
[Hal-Pulaar, see Fulani]
Hän (Alaska)                                   Nahhwanànkak nahokhwadál
geenjit shòn tr'iinlii
Harari (Ethiopia)                              Aman
Hassaniya (Mauritania)                         Aw'walikum
Hassaniya (Mauritania) [evening]               Masa elher
Hassaniya (Mauritania)                         Ehlen
Hausa (West Africa)                            Sànnu
Hausa (West Africa) [plural]                   Sànnunku
Hausa (West Africa) [response]                 Yâuwa sànnu
Hausa (West Africa) [response]                 Yâuwa
Hausa (West Africa) [response]                 Sànnu kàadai
Hausa (West Africa) [to superior; man]         Rânkà yà dade
Hausa (West Africa) [to superior; woman]       Rânkì yà dade
Hausa (West Africa) [by Muslims]               Sàlamù àlaikùn
Hawaiian (Hawaii)                              Aloha
Hawaiian (Hawaii)                              Aloha mai
Hawaiian (Hawaii)                              Welina
Hawaiian (Hawaii)                              Welina mai
[Haya, see Kihaya]
Hebrew (Israel) [formal]                       Shalom
Hebrew (Israel) [informal]                     Ma nishma
Hebrew (Israel) [informal]                     Hi
Hebrew (Israel) [to male]                      Ma shlomcha
Hebrew (Israel) [to female]                    Ma shlomech
Hebrew (Israel) [slang by young people]        Alan
[Hehe, see Kihehe]
Heiltsuk (Canada)                              Yowtz
[Hellenic, see Greek]
Herero (Namibia)                               Koree
Herero (Namibia) [informal]                    Mosha vi yong, peli
Hidatsa (United States)                        Dosha
Hindi (India, East Asia)                       Namasté
Hindi (India, East Asia)                       Namaskaar
Hindi (India, East Asia)                       Namashkar
Hindi (India, East Asia)                       Kaise hain
Hindustani (Surinam)                           Raz ba-aish
Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [morning]         Dada namona
Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [afternoon]       Handorai namona
Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [afternoon]       Andorai namona
Hittite (Anatolia, Syria)                      Ashshuli
Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thailand)              Nyob zoo
Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thai.) [to arriving]   Tuaj los
Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thai.) [to arriving]   Koj tuaj los
Hmong Dian (China)                             Niob raot
Hmong Du (Vietnam)                             Ti nâu
Hmong Du (Vietnam)                             Caó cu
Hmong, Eastern (China)                         Mongx rut
Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand)             Nyob zoo
Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand)             Nyob zoo tsis zoo
Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand)             Zoo hwv lauv
Hmong Njua (Northern Thailand) [at a house]    Nyob tsev tsis nyob ua?
Hmong Njua (Northern Thailand) [answer]        Nyob ua
Hmong Njua (China)                             Nyaob rongt
Hmong Njua (Vietnam)                           Nhaoz jông
Hmong Qiandong (China)                         Mongx vut
Hmong Qiandong (China)                         Mongx niangb vut
[Hmoob Dawb (White Hmong), see Hmong Daw]
[Hmoob Dub (Black Hmong), see Hmong Du]
[Hmoob Ntsuab (Green Hmong), see Hmong Njua]
Hñähñu (Mexico)                                Haxajua
Hñähñu (Mexico)                                Tehats'i
Hñähñu (Mexico)                                Hats'i
Hocak Wazijaci (Wisconsin & Nebraska USA)      Haho
[Hokkien, see Min Nam]
Hopi (Southwestern USA)                        Um waynuma?
Hopi (Southwestern USA) [answer]               Owí, nu' waynuma
Hopi (Southwestern USA)                        Um pitu?
Hopi (Southwestern USA) [answer]               Owí
Hopi (Southwestern USA) [entering a kiva]      Ha'u
Hopi (Southwestern USA) [to call attention]    Hai
Huaorani (Ecuador)                             I ay
Huaorani (Ecuador)                             Waponi
Huasteco (San Luis Potosí Mexico) [morning]    Tahk'ane:nek
Huasteco (Mexico) [afternoon]                  Waklane:nek
Huasteco (Mexico) [night]                      Thamk'une:nek
Huichol (Nayarit and Jalisco Mexico)           Ke áku
Hungarian (Hungary)                            Jó napot
Hungarian (Hungary)                            Jó napot kívánok
Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to one]         Szervusz
Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to several]     Szervusztok
Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to one]         Szia
Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to several]     Sziasztok
Hungarian (Hungary) [informal]                 Üdv
Hupa (North America)                           He:yung
Huron (Quebec Canada, Oklahoma USA)            Tu ough qua no u

[Ibo, see Igbo]
Icelandic (Iceland)                            Góðan daginn
Icelandic (Iceland)                            Halló
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man]                 Komdu sæll
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman]               Komdu sæl
Icelandic (Iceland) [to many people]           Komið þið sæl
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man]                 Sæll
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman]               Sæl
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man]                 Blessaður
Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman]               Blessuð
Icetot (Uganda) [to one person]                Iyida
Icetot (Uganda) [to several people]            Iyita
Ido (international use)                        Bona jorno
Ido (international use) [afternoon]            Bona posdimezo
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Ibaulachi
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Ezigbo ubosi
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Ubosi oma
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Ndeèwo
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Kedu
Igbo (Nigeria)                                 Kelou
Ijo (Africa)                                   To baroa
[Ik, see Icetot]
[Ikiribati, see Kiribati]
Ilokano (Philippines) [morning]                Naimbag   nga bigat
Ilokano (Philippines) [morning, formal]        Naimbag   a bigatyo
Ilokano (Philippines) [morning, informal]      Naimbag   a bigatmo
Ilokano (Philippines) [at noon]                Naimbag   nga aldaw
Ilokano (Philippines) [noon, formal]         Naimbag ñga aldawyo
Ilokano (Philippines) [noon, informal]       Naimbag ñga aldawmo
Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon]            Naimbag nga malem
Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon, formal]    Naimbag a malemyo
Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon informal]   Naimbag a malemmo
Ilokano (Philippines) [evening]              Naimbag nga rabii
Ilonggo (Philippines)                        Maayo
Ilonggo (Philippines)                        Maayo nga adlaw
Ilonggo (Philippines)                        Halo
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Selamat
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Selamat siang
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Salam
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Apa kabar
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Menyapa
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam)              Hai
[Ingalik, see Deg Xinag]
Ingush (Russia)                              Salam
Ingush (Russia)                              Da dika xalda hwa
Ingush (Russia) [answer to above]            Hwa 'a xalda da dika
Ingush (Russia) [to two or more people]      Da dika xalda shyn
Ingush (Russia) [by man to another man]      Wassalaam walejkum
Ingush (Russia) [answer to above]            Hwa 'a xajla sejra dika
Innu (Canada)                                Kwe kwe
Innu (Canada)                                Waachiyaa
Interlingua (constructed)                    Salute
Interlingua (constructed)                    Bon die
Interlingua (constructed)                    Bon jorno
[Inuit, see Inuktitut, Iñupiaq and Kalaallisut]
[Inuktitut (Alaska), see Iñupiaq]
Inuktitut (Canada)                           Asujutidli
Inuktitut (Canada)                           Asujutilli
Inuktitut (Nunavik South Baffin Canada)      Ainngai
Inuktitut (Nunavik South Baffin Canada)      Ai
Inuktitut (Arctic) [to one person]           Aksunai
Inuktitut (Arctic) [to two people]           Aksutik
Inuktitut (Canada)                           Ûmâ
Iñupiaq (Alaska)                             Kiana
[Inuttut, see Inuktitut and Kalaallisut]
Ioway (North America) [by a man]             Aho
Ioway (North America) [by a woman]           Aha
Ipili (Papua New Guinea)                     Ani pele amene
Irish Gaeilge (Ireland) [common]             Haileo
Irish Gaeilge (Ireland) [God be with you]    Dia dhuit
Irish Gaeilge (Ireland)[reply to Dia dhuit] Dia is Muire dhuit
Ishkashmi (Tajikistan)                       As-salam alaíkum
Ishkashmi (Tajikistan) [reply]               Alaíkum as-salam
[IsiXhosa, see Xhosa]
Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa)             Buon giorno
Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa)[familiar]   Salve
Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa)[familiar]   Ciao
Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines)              Kapian ka pa nu Dios
aschapanderak
Itzá (Guatemala)                             Te'yoos
[Iu Mien, see Mien]
Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines)               Capian ka pa nu Dios si
chamavucjas
[Ivrit, see Hebrew]
Ixcateco (Mexico)                            Tami
Ixil (Quiché Department Guatemala) [to man] Cha'lax pap
Ixil (Quiché Department Guatemala)[to woman] Cha'lax nan

Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) [to man]         C'ul mama'
Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) [to woman]       C'ul miay
Japanese (Japan)                               Konnichi wa
Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan)            Maido
Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan)            Maido ookini
Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan)            Mokarimakka
Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan) [answer]   Bochi bochi denna
Japanese [Tohoku Ben] (Northeast Japan)        Ohayo-sama
Japanese [Tohoku Ben] (Northeast Japan)        Konnyeje wa
[Jatvingian, see Sûdovian]
Javanese (Indonesia)                           Selamat
Javanese (Indonesia)                           Halo
Jelai (Malaysia)                               Tabek
Jèrriais (Jersey)                              Bouonjour
[Jirrbal, see Dyirbal]
Jiwarli (Australia) [to a friend]              Ya jalikurtijuyi
Jiwarli (Australia) [lit. 'come here']         Yanamarni nhurra
Jiwarli (Australia) [to call attention]        Ya
[Juaneño, see Acjachemem]
[Judeo-Espanyol, see Ladino]
[Jula, see Dyula]
Jutlandish (Denmark)                           Daw-daw

Kabardian (Russia) ['let your day be good']    Fi maho fuwa
Kabyle (Algeria)                               Azul
Kabyle (Algeria)                               Salam alik
Kabuverdianu (Cape Verde)                      Bon dia
Kabuverdianu (Cape Verde)                      Ola
Kachchi (Uganda)                               Keayom
Kadazan (Sabah Malaysia)                       Ingkuo koh?
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Aluu
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Haluu
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Kutaa
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Unuugujoq
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Aluukkut
Kalaallisut (Greenland)                        Haluukkut
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 1]     Ngi midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 2]     Ngipel midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 3+]    Ngitha midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[answer]   Balabayginga
Kala Lagaw Ya (Australia)                      Sew ngapa
Kalanga (Botswana, Zimbabwe)                   Dhùmílánì
Kalasha (India)                                Ishpada
Kalenjin (Kenya)                               Subaa
Kalenjin (Kenya)                               Chamge
Kalenjin (Kenya)                               Chamuge
Kalenjin (Kenya) [to a close friend]           Chamge mising
Kalmyk (Russia)                                Mendvt
Kalmyk (Russia) [informal]                     Mend
Kalmyk (Russia)                                Halun mend
Kamchadal (Kamchatka Russia)                   Torova
[Kammu, see Khmu]
Kamviri (South Asia) [to a man]                Li'o
Kamviri (South Asia) [to a woman]             L'e
Kamviri (South Asia) [response]               V'ou
Kamviri (South Asia) [response]               Kâ'i
Kangbe (West Africa) [morning]                E nee somah
Kangbe (West Africa) [noon]                   E nee teleh
Kangbe (West Africa) [afternoon]              E nea woorah
Kangbe (West Africa) [evening]                E nea sooh
Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA)   Kwe
Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA)   Kwe kwe
Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA)   She:kon
Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA)   Se:koh
Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA)   Wa'tkwanowera:ton
Kanjobal (San Pedro Soloma Guatemala)         Janik'
Kankanaey (Philip.) [to p.entering village]   Nagapuam
Kankanaey (Philip.) [to p. leaving village]   Umayam
Kannada (India)                               Namaskaara
Kannada (India)                               Hege iddi ra
Kannada (India) [informal]                    Hege iddi ya
Kanuri (Nigeria, Niger)                       Ushé-ushé
Kapampangan (Philippines) [morning]           Mayap ayabak
Kapingamarangi (Pacific Islands)              Malia goe
Karachay (Turkey)                             Selam
Karachay (Turkey)                             Selamlar
Karachay (Turkey)                             Isenlikler
Karachay (Turkey)                             Salamun aleykum
Karachay (Turkey)                             Esselamun aleykum
Karaim (Lithuania, Ukraine)                   Kiun jachšy
Karakalpak (Central Asia)                     Assalomu alaikum
Karakalpak (Central Asia) [answer]            Valaikum assalom
Karelian (Finland, Russia)                    Terveh
Karelian (Finland, Russia)                    Terveh teile
Karelian (Finland, Russia)                    Hüvä päivä
Karen (Myanmar)                               Mu eri
Karen [Pa'o] (Myanmar)                        Na aw hsaw ha?
Karen [Pho] (Myanmar)                         Ná à hsà hà?
Karen [Pho] (Myanmar)                         Mwéh
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar)                        Ná ô hsû há?
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) [answer]               Mè
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar)                        Madee leh?
Karitiana (Brazil) [morning]                  Goy'hap
Karitiana (Brazil) [afternoon]                Goy'mõyn
[Kartuli, see Georgian]
Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) [morning]         De N zezenga
Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) [morning]         De N de zezenga
Kashmiri (India, Pakistan)                    Salam
Kasigau (Kenya) [have you woken up well?]     Wawuka?
Kasigau (Kenya) [I have woken up well]        Nawuka
[Katchi, see Kachchi]
Kâte (Papua New Guinea)                       Mu zheri dâng
Kaurareg (Australia) [to one person]          Ni midhikidh
Kaurareg (Australia) [to two people]          Nipel midhikidh?
Kaurareg (Australia) [to three or more]       Nitha midhikidh?
Kaurna (Southern Australia)                   Na marni
Kaurna (Soutnern Australia)                   Marni
Kavango (Namibia)                             Osinima osiri ngeipi
Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China)       Salam
Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China)       Asalamu alaykim
Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China)        Salamatsyz ba
Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China)        Khayrly kün
Kazakh (Kazakstan, C. Asia, China)[informal]   Selem
Kebu (Congo, Uganda)                           Ngoni
Kekchí (Guatemala) [to elder man]              Ch'owa'
Kekchí (Guatemala) [to elder woman]            Ch'ona'
Kekchí (Guatemala)                             Wan b'i
Kekchí (Guatemala) [answer]                    Us, b'i
Keres (Southwestern United States)             Guwaadzi sai hauba
Keres (Cochiti New Mexico USA)                 Kuweasti hopa
[Kernewek, see Cornish]
Khakas (Russia)                                Izen
Khakas (Russia)                                Izenner
Khakas (Russia)                                Mangat qun
Khanty (Russia)                                Wus'a
Khanty (Russia)                                Uusia
Khmer (Cambodia)                               Sok sabai jie te
Khmer (Cambodia)                               Suor sdei
Khmer (Cambodia)                               Choum reap suor
Khmer (Cambodia) [to man]                      Choum reap suor look
Khmer (Cambodia) [to woman]                    Choum reap suor look srey
Khmu (Laos)                                    Sabailuh
=Khomani (South Africa)                        !hoi ca
Kibudu (Congo-Kinshasha)                       Salamu
Kichagga (Tanzania)                            Kufyenda
Kichagga [Kibosho] (Tanzania)                  Shimboni
Kichagga [Kimashami] (Tanzania)                Nesindisa
Kichori (Africa)                               Kopang'o
Kickapoo (United States, Mexico)               Ho
Kiga (Africa) [morning]                        Oraire gye
Kiga (Africa) [afternoon and evening]          Osiibire gye
Kiga (Africa) [night]                          Oraare gye
Kiga (Africa) [by children]                    Mbahe
Kiga (Africa) [by children]                    Mbahi
Kiganda (Uganda) [peace]                       Mirembe
Kiganda (Uganda) [what's the news]             Mawulire ki?
Kiganda (Uganda) [answer: none]                Tetugalaba
Kigogo (central Tanzania)                      Mbukwenyi
Kigogo (central Tanzania) [reply]              Mbukwa
Kihaya (Africa)                                Wasbotaige
Kihehe (Africa)                                Kamwene
Kihema (Congo-Kinshasha)                       Mirembe
Kikamba (Tanzania) [to one person]             Uvoo waku
Kikamba (Tanzania) [to a group]                Uvoo wenyu
Kikongo (Congo, Angola)                        Mbote
Kikongo (Congo, Angola)                        Kiambote
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to man]               Kiambote tata
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to woman]             Kiambote mama
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to one person]        Kiambote kiaku
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to several people]    Kiambote kieno
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Malembe mpolo
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Malembe yayé
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Malombo
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Mambote
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Matoko lukaya
Kikongo (Cuba)                                 Tukaise nguei
[Kikongo Ya Leta, see Kituba]
Kikuyu (Kenya)                                 Natya
Kikuyu (Kenya)                                 Ni kwega
Kikuyu (Kenya) [to one person]                 Wemwega
Kikuyu (Kenya) [to more than one person]       Muriega
Kiluba (Congo)                                 Ke mwinya
Kimakonde (Tanzania)                           Uchidachi
Kimakonde (Tanzania)                           Habari na yelo
Kimanda (Tanzania)                             Monili
Kimbolo (Africa)                               Saita
Kimbundu (Africa)                              Kiambote
Kimbundu (Africa)                              Twatondela
Kimeru (Kenya)                                 Uri umwiiga
Kinuguja (Africa)                              Che che
Kinyakyusa (Tanzania)                          Ogonile
Kinyamwezi (Tanzania)                          Mwaadela
Kinyamwezi (Tanzania)                          Haa
Kinyaramba (Tanzania)                          Wiliani
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [not seen in sev. days]   Muraho
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [morning,seen recently]   Mwaramutse
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [afternoon, seen rec.]    Mwiriwe
Kinyaturu (Tanzania)                           Amocha
Kiowa (USA)                                    Kui-gwu
Kiowa (USA)                                    Day-own-day aim been
Kipchak (Russia)                               Nä tabish bar?
Kipchak (Russia) [answer]                      Tabish yok
Kipchak (Russia) [answer]                      Tabish yoghila
Kipemba (Africa)                               Kibesa
Kipsigis (Kenya)                               Chamegei
Kipsigis (Uganda)                              Chamage
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan)                           Salamat sizbe
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [formal]                  Kandisiz
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [informal]                Kandaisen
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [casual, by youth]        Kandai
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan)                           Salam aleykum
Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan)                           Salam
Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands)            Mauri
Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands)[singul.]   Kona mauri
Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands)[plural]    Kam na mauri
Kirundi (Burundi)                              Bwakeye
Kirundi (Burundi)                              Bwa
Kirundi (Burundi)                              N'amahoro
Kirundi (Burundi) [morning, seen recently]     Mwaramutse
Kirundi (Burundi) [afternoon, seen recently]   Miriwe
Kirundi (Burundi) [informal]                   Jakeye
Kirundi (Burundi) [lit. may you have herds]    Amashyo
Kirundi (Burundi) [answer]                     Amashongore
Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [morning]       Mwalangikai
Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [afternoon]     Twaimunai
Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [evening]       Kyunguloi
Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [answer]        Eyo mwane
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man]          Habari, bwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman]        Habari, bibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man]    Habari, mzee
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.]   Habari, mama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer]          Nzuri
Kiswahili (Kenya) [answer]                     Mzuri
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man]          Hujambo, bwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman]        Hujambo, bibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man]    Hujambo, mzee
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.]   Hujambo, mama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to 1 man]   Sijambo, bwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer to men]   Sijambo, mabwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to woman]   Sijambo, bibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to women]   Sijambo, mabibi
Kiswahili (SE Africa) [answer to elder man]    Sijambo, mzee
Kiswahili (SE Africa) [ans. to elder woman]    Sijambo, mama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to men-plural]   Hamjambo, mabwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to women-pl.]    Hamjambo, mabibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to 1 man]    Hatujambo, bwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to men-pl]   Hatujambo, mabwana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to woman]    Hatujambo, bibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to wom-pl]   Hatujambo, mabibi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [in passing]      Salama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder]        Shikamoo
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man]    Shikamoo mzee
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man]    Shikamoo baba
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.]   Shikamoo mama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [by elders]       Marahaba
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [by Muslims]      Asalaamu alekum
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer]          Wa alekum salaam
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to tourists]     Jambo
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [formal]          Jambo sana
Kituba (Congo)                                 Mbote
Kituba (Congo) [to one person]                 Mbote na beno
Kituba (Congo) [to several people]             Mbote na nge
Kiwapogoro (Africa)                            Kiamoka
Kizaramo (Tanzania)                            Kugonaze
Klallam (Washington USA) [to p. arriving]      Sha shel ?a? chin stáchi
Klallam (Washington USA) [it is a good day]    ?Éy' skwáchi
Klallam (Washington USA) [it is a good day]    ?Éy' skwáchi ?áynekw
Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA)                Bosó
Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA) [to group]     Haciká'nó
Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA) [to one]       Ciká'nó
Kohistani (Central Asia)                       Asalaam aleikum
Komi-Permyak (Russia)                          Olat-vöat
Komi-Permyak (Russia) [informal]               Privyet
Komi-Zyrian (Russia)                           Bidza olannyd
Komi-Zyrian (Russia) [informal]                Cholöm
[Kongo, see Kikongo]
Konkani (India)                                Namaskaaru
Konkani (India)                                Paypadta
Korean (Korea)                                 Annyong hashimnikka
Korean (Korea) [informal]                      Annyong haseyo
Korean (Korea) [informal]                      Annyong
Koromfe (Burkina Faso)                         A jebka kibaru
Koromfe (Burkina Faso)                         Ng jebe a baani
Koromfe (Burkina Faso)                         Ng jebe baani
Koromfe (Burkian Faso) [answer]                A baane jebe
Koryak [Maritime Koryak] (Russia)              Mej
Koryak [Reindeer Koryak] (Russia)              Amto
Kosraean (Micronesia)                          Lwen wo
Kosraean (Micronesia)                          Kulo malulo
Koyo (Africa)                                  Osegu
Koyo (Africa)                                  Ol'
Koyukon (Alaska)                               Dzaanh nezoonh
Kpelle (Liberia)                               Ba ngung
Kpelle (Liberia)                               Ya ngung
Kréyòl (French Guyana)                         A kouman
Krio (Sierra Leone)                            Kushe
Kriol (N. Australia)[w. are you coming from]   Wijei yu bin kaman?
Kriol (N. Australia)[quot; to more than one]       Wijei yumob bin kaman?
Kriol (N. Australia)[we've come from...]       Mela bin kaman brom...
Kukatja (Australia)                            Nyuntun palya
Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico)     Auka
Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico)     Howka
Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico)     Haawka
[Kumiái, see Kumeyaay]
Kuna (Panama)                                  Na
Kuna (Panama)                                  Nuedí
Kuna (Panama)                                  Degitte
Kuna (Colombian-Panamanian border region)      Na'
[Kunggari, see Gunggari]
[Kuo Yu, see Mandarin]
Kupsapiny (Uganda) [to a man]                  Supai
Kupsapiny (Uganda) [to a woman]                Takwenya
[Kurdish, see Kurdi]
Kurdi (Iraq, Iran)                             Rozhbash
Kurdi (Iraq, Iran) [answer]                    Bashem
Kurukh (India)                                 Gor-lagi
[Kutchin, see Gwich'in]
Kutthung (Australia)                           Goojee ik koo
Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada)             Gila kasla
Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada)             Gilakas'la
Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada)             Yoyo
[Kwakwaka'wakw, see Kwakiutl]
[Kwakwala, see Kwakiutl]
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia)                     Wa aluka
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia)                     Mwa aluka
Kwaya (Tanzania)                               Murembe
[Kweneecheeaht, see Makah]
Kwere (Tanzania)                               Walama
Kwéyòl (Haiti)                                 Bonjou
Kwéyòl (Haiti) [respectful to man]             Bonjou msieu
Kwéyòl (Haiti) [to a friend]                   Bonjou konpè-m
Kwéyòl (Haiti)                                 Alò
Kyangonde (Malawi)                             Ndaga tiyo

Laadi (Congo)                                  Kuambilu
Lacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [to enter a house]   Taringrech
Lacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [answer= come in]    Or ken
Ladakhi (Pakistan)                             Djuley
Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige Italy)              Bon di
Ladino (Israel, Turkey)                        Shalom
Ladino (Israel, Turkey)                        Shalom alehem
Ladino (Israel, Turkey)                        Buenos dias
Ladino (Israel, Turkey)                        Ke habar
Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand)                  Cheh sha la
Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand)                  Cheh sha-ah la
Lakhota (Nebraska Dakota & Montana USA)        Hau
Lakhota (Nebraska Dakota & Montana USA)        Onkwáho
Lakhota (USA) [by male]                        Hau, ko'la
Lakhota (USA) [by female]                      Han, mish'ke
Lakhota (USA) [good day]                       Anpetu waste
[Laimon, see Cochimí]
Lamaholot (Indonesia)                          Moe genai?
Lamaholot (Indonesia) [where are you going?]   Moe malaga?
Lampung (Indonesia)                            Api kaba
Lango (Uganda, Sudan)                          Miremba
Lani (Irian Jaya Indonesia)                    Wa
Lani (Irian Jaya Indonesia)                    Nore wa
Lao (Laos)                                     Sabaai-dii
Lao (Laos) [used if meeting on the street]     Pai sai
Lao (Laos) [answer]                            Pai nyaang lmn
Lao (Laos) [have you eaten?]                   Kin khàp lbew baw?
Lao (Laos) [accept invitation]                 Nyang
[Lappish, see Saami]
Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican) [most proper]    Ave
Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican)                  Salve
Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican) [to plural]      Salvete
Latvian (Latvia)                               Sveiki
Latvian (Latvia) [to a man]                    Sveiks
Latvian (Latvia) [to a woman]                  Sveika
Latvian (Latvia)                               Sveicinats
Latvian (Latvia)                               Labas
Lega (Congo-Kinshasa)                          Samba
Lelemi (Ghana)                                 Abo
Lenape [Delaware] (Delaware United States)     Hè
[Leonese, see Lleonese]
Lepcha (India, Nepal, Bhutan)                  Khámrí
[Lholankok, see Sinkyone]
[Lifou, see Drehu]
Limbe (Sierra Leone)                           Wali-wali
Lindrou (Papua New Guinea)                     Ndraben tam, komo asen
Lingala (Congo)                                Mbóte
Lingala (Congo)                                Mbóte na yó
Lingala (Lomongo Congo)                        Losáko
Lingua Franca (Mediterranean)                  Salute
Lingua Franca (Mediterranean)                  Bon dgiorno
Lisu (Thailand)                                Ali nga?
Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you aren't busy]    Atdor nat niaq nga
Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you aren't busy]    Alshit lil mat yi niaq
Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you are busy]       Tei zil mit atkel cat niaq
nga
Lithuanian (Lithuania) (said to male)          Sveikas
Lithuanian (Lithuania) (said to female)        Sveika
Lithuanian (Lithuania) (several people)        Sveiki
Lithuanian (Lithuania)                         Labas
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to a man, formal]      Sveikas gyvas
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to a woman, formal]    Sveika gyva
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to several people]     Sveiki gyvi
Livonian (Latvia)                              Terinch
Lleonese (Leon Spain)                          Salú
Logang (Uganda)                                Morembe
Loglan (international)                         Loi
Lojban (international)                         Coi
Lokpa (Benin, Togo)                            Alafiawe
[Low German, see Plattdeutsch]
Low Saxon (Eastern Friesland)                  Gode Dag
Low Saxon (Eastern Friesland)                  Goden Dag
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Goden Dag
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Gouden dag
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Dag
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) [answer]        Dag ok
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) [answer]        Dag ouk
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Moi
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Moin
Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany)                 Moin moin
Low Saxon [Westphalian] (Germany)              Gueden Dag
Lua [T'in] (Thailand)                          Mah pen si'ee
[Luba-Shaba, see Kiluba]
[Luba-Kasai, see Tshiluba]
Lucumí (Cuba)                                  Oluku mi
Ludian (Russia)                                Hüvä päivä
Luganda (Uganda)                               Otya nno
Luganda (Uganda) [morning]                     Wasizotya nyabo
Luganda (Uganda) [morning]                     Wasuz'otya
Luganda (Uganda) [afternoon]                   Osiibye otya nno
Luganda (Uganda) [afternoon]                   Osiiby'otya
Luganda (Uganda) [answer]                      Bulungi
Luganda (Uganda)                               'Abaffè
Luganda (Uganda)                               'Abânge
Luganda (Uganda) [informal]                    Ki kati
Luiseño (Southern California USA)              Miiyu
Luiseño (California USA) [to several people]   Miiyuyam
Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo)                  Mudi nahi?
Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo) [answer]         Cha chiwahi
Lunyankole (Uganda)                            Osibirega
Lunyankole (Uganda) [after absense]            Kaizhe buhorogye?
Lunyankole (Uganda) [answer]                   Kaizhe buhoro
Lunyankole (Uganda) [by elder]                 Mphoro
Lunyankole (Uganda) [answer]                   Eh
Lunyankole (Uganda) [by child]                 Erirege
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [morning]    Oreire ota?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [morning]    Oreiregye?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [answer]     Ndaire kurungi
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [aftern.]    Osibiregye?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [answer]     Nsibire kurungi
Lunyoro (West Uganda)                          Mirembe
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [morning]                Oraire ota?
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [afternoon]              Osibire ota?
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [answer]                 Kurungi
Luritja (Australia)                            Yawa
Luritja (Australia)                            Wai
Lushootseed (Washington State USA)             'I, sya'ya'
Lushootseed (Washington State USA)             Kwedachi
Luo (Kenya, Tanzania)                          Mirembe
Luo (Kenya, Tanzania)                          Misawa
Luo (Kenya, Tanzania)                          Mesawa
Luvale (Zambia)                                Ngacili?
Luvale (Zambia) [answer]                       Kanawa
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France)    Moiën
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France)    Bonjour
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France)    Gudde Moiën
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France)    Gudde Mëtteg
Lyela (Burkina Faso) [by a guest]              A vièlè
Lyela (Burkina Faso) [answer]                  On hon

[Maa, see Maasai]
Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania)             Supa
Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [men]       Suba
Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [answer]    Suba oleng
Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [women]     Ta kwenya
Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [answer]    Iko
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young woman]    Ndito ta kwenya
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young woman]    Nditho ta kwenya
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to an older woman]   Koko ta kwenya
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a warrior]        Morani ta kwenya
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young man]      Kulalayo ta kwenya
Maasai (Kenya, Tanz.) [how are the children]   Kasserian ingera
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to one]        Ni midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to two]        Nipel midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to three+]     Nitha midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [answer]        Matha mina
Macedonian (Macedonia)                         Zdravo
Macedonian (Macedonia)                         Dobar den
Macedonian (Macedonia)                         Prijatno
Macedonian (Macedonia) [informal]              Alo
[Machiguenga, see Matsigenka]
[Magyar, see Hungarian]
Maidu (California USA)                         Hei
Makah (Washington USA)                         Hooy
Makhua (Tanzania)                              Habaari
Makhua (Tanzania) [answer]                     Salaama
Malagasy (Madagascar)                          Manao ahoana
Malagasy (Madagascar)                          Manao ahoana tompoko
Malagasy (Sakalava Madagascar)                 Salama
Malagasy (Sambirano Madagascar)                M'bola tsara
Malagasy (South and Midwestern Madagascar)     Akory anareo
Malagasy (Betsimisaraka Madagascar)            Akory lahaly
Malagasy (Betsileo Madagascar)                 Tsara madyna
Malay (Malaysia, Brunei)                       Selamat
Malay (Malaysia, Brunei)                       Apa kabar
Malay (Malaysia, Brunei)                       Helo
Malayalam (Kerala India)                       Namaskaram
[Maldivian, see Dhivehi]
Malinké (Mali)                                 I be di
[Maliseet, see Passamaquoddy]
Maltese (Malta)                                Bongu
Maltese (Malta)                                Kifahna
Mam (Guatemala)                                Je'y
Mam (Guatemala)                                Jeyó
Mam (Guatemala)                                Je'ky
Mam (Guatemala)                                Jay
Mam (Guatemala) [by a man to a man, inf.]      Je'y kraa
Mam (Guatemala) [to an older person]           Antz tq'ab'a
Mam (Guatemala) [to an older man]              Antz tq'ab'a taat
Mam (Guatemala) [to a visiter]                 Maa' tzuula b'eetal
Mam (Guatemala) [to a man]                     Buenos diias, taat
Mam (Guatemala) [to a woman]                   Buenos diias, naan
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia)                      Mwapoli mukwai
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia)                      Mwalya mwina
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [to p. working]      Mwalima mukwai
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer]             Ta
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer]             Kalombo
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer]             Endi mukwai
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [after journey]      Welini kweneko
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [returning hunter]   Mwalulyata
Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [hunter or fisher]   Wamba
Mampruli (Ghana) [morning]                     Dasuba
Manchu (China)                                 Ei
[Manda, see Kimanda]
Mandan (United States)                         Nawah
Mandarin (China) [Guoyu, Putonghua]            Nî hâo
Mandarin [Guoyu, Putonghua] (China) [formal]   Nín hâo
Mandarin (China) [many people]                 Nîmen hâo
Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person]         I be ñaading
Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people]     Al be ñaading
Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person]         I be di
Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people]     Al be di
Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person]         I ne ke
Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people]     Al ne ke
Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person]         I tiina
Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people]     Al tiina
Mandinka (West Africa)                         Kayira be
Mandinka (West Africa)                         Ge iwurara
Mangareva (French Polynesia)                   Ena koe
Mangareva (French Polynesia) [answer]          A koe noti
Mangareva (French Polynesia)                   Kia purotu koe
Mangareva (French Polynesia)                   Aroha
Manggarai (Indonesia) [where are you going?]   Ngonia?
Maninka (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone)        Mesect
Maninka (Guinea, Liberia, S.Leon) [aftern.]    Mesomme
[Manipuri, see Meithei]
Manyika [Hungwe] (Zimbabwe)                    Kaziwa
Manyika (Zimbabwe, Mozambique)                 Kaiwa
Manx (Britain)                                 Laa mie
Manx (Britain)                                 Failt erriu
Manx (Britain)                                 Dy bannee dhyt
Manx (Britain)                                 Ta shiu cheet
Manx (Britain)                                 Kys t'ou
Manx (Britain) [to several people]             She nyn mea diu ooilley
Maohi (French Polynesia)                       Ia orana
Maori (New Zealand) [to one person]            Tena koe
Maori (New Zealand) [to two people]            Tena korua
Maori (New Zealand) [to three or more]         Tena koutou
Maori (New Zealand)                            Kia ora
Maori (Cook Islands)                           Kia orana
Maori (Cook Islands) [peace]                   Kia 'au
[Mapuche, see Mapudungun]
Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina)                  Mari mari
Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina)[after absense]   Fütá kuyfí
Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina)                  Foche
Marathi (Maharashtra India)                    Namaskar
Marathi (Maharashtra India)                    Namaste
Marathi (Maharashtra India) [informal]         Kasa-kaayh
Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia)                      Pury kechy
Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia) [morning]            Pury irok
Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia) [evening]            Pury vady
Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia)                    Salam liyzhe
Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia)                  Poro kéch'e
Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [morning]        Poro er
Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [evening]        Poro kás
Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [how are you?]   Kuze ílet?
[Maringe, see Cheke Holo]
Marquesan (French Polynesia)                 Kaoha
Marquesan (French Polynesia)                 Kaoha nui
Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru)         Yokwe yuk
Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru)         Yokwe
Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru)         Yokwe yokwe
[Masai, see Maasai]
Mashi (Eastern Congo-Kinshasa)               Asinge
Masongo (Ethiopia)                           Maram bouga
Masongo (Ethiopia) [answer]                  Ay nandejoua
Matisa (Namibia)                             Damara
Matsikenka (Peru)                            Aiñovi
Matsigenka (Peru)                            Aiñompi
Matsigenka (Peru) [answer]                   Aiñona
Matsigenka (Peru) [where are you going?]     Néga pijáque?
Matsigenka (Peru) [answer: I'm visiting you] Naniáquemíni
Maué (Brazil)                                Enodac
Maué (Brazil)                                Awãe aiko
[Maure, see Hassaniya]
[Mayan, see Achí, Aguacateco, Acateco, Chortí, Chuj, Ixil, Jacalteco,
Kanjobal, Kekchi, Lacandon, Mam, Mopán Maya, Pocomchí, Quiché, Tzotzil,
and Yucateco]
[Mayangna, see Panamahka]
Mazahua (Mexico)                             Jyasmä
Mazahua (Mexico)                             Jyasmäji
Mazahua (Mexico)                             Jyas'u
Mazatec (Oaxaca and Veracruz Mexico)         'Ntano
Mbeere (Kenya)                               Na atia
[Mbisu, see Bisu]
Mehináku (Xingü Park Brazil)                 Pitsupai
Mehináku (Xingü Park Brazil) [answer]        Natupai
Meithei (India, Bangladesh, Myanmar)         Karam touri
Mekwengo (Uganda)                            Mirembe
Mende (Sierra Leone)                         Bua
Mende (Sierra Leone)                         Bianaoh
Mende (Sierra Leone)                         Ndiamo, biwa
Mende (Sierra Leone)                         Ah wanna-e?
Menomini (Wisconsin USA)                     A:neE na:p
Meriam Mir (Australia, Papua New Guinea)     Nako manali?
Meriam Mir (Australia, PNG) [answer]         Sikakanali
[Meru, see Kimeru]
[Meto, see Dawan]
[Mfantse, see Fante]
Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA)               Aya aya
Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) [to a friend] Aya aya niihka
[Miao, see Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua]
Miccosukee (Florida USA)                     Che hun ta mo
Mien (Laos, Thailand)                        Yiem longx
Mien (Laos, Thailand)                        Yiem longx nyei
Mien (Laos, Thailand)                        Yiem longx nyei fai
Mien (Laos, Thailand)                        Ov, meih daaih orh
Mien (Vietnam)                               Puang toi
Mikmaq (Canada)                              Kwé
Milanese [Lombard] (Milan Italy)             Saludi
Milanese [Lombard] (Milan Italy)             Reverissi
Min Dong [Fuchou] (China)                    Eh ho meh
Min Nam [Chaoshou] (China)                   Ho mo
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Singapore, Indonesia)     Jia ba liao buay
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Singapore, Indonesia)     Ho bo
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan)                   Li ho
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan)                   Chiah pa bue
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan)                   Chiah-tau iah bue
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan)                   Peng an
Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan)                   Chiáh-tàu iáh boë
Minangkabau (West Sumatra Indonesia)         Haloo
Minangkabau (West Sumatra Indonesia)         Baa kaba
Mingo (Canada, USA)                          Skênö
Mingo (Canada, USA)                          Hae'
Mingo (Canada, USA)                          Hau'
Mingo (Canada, USA) [informal]               Kuwe
Mískito (Nicaragua, Honduras)                Nak'sa
Mískito (Nicaragua, Honduras)                Nahki sa
Mitchif (North Dakota USA, Canada)           Tawnshi
Mitchif (North Dakota USA, Canada)           Boonzhoor
Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico)                         Za jiatzy
Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico) [at a house]            Estagai yépsna
Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico) [meeting on the road]   Hana beákten
Mixtec (Chalcatongo Mexico) [morning]        Tàníndi
Mixtec (Chalcatongo Oaxaca Mexico) [morning] Tándi
Mixtec (Magdalena Peñasco Oaxaca Mexico)     Taondi
Mixtec (Magdalena Peñasco Mexico) [answer]   Taondimbaa
Mixtec (Sta. Catarina Estetla Mex.) [morning]Kobaadín
Mixtec (Sta. Catarina Estetla Mex.) [answer] Kobadiátu
Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico)                      Taniku
Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico)                      Ta'áníku
Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico)                      Káa Ndioxi yúu yóo
[Mixteco Bajo, see Ñuiñe]
[Mohawk, see Kanienkehaka]
Mohegan (Eastern USA)                        Aquai
Mohegan (Eastern USA)                        Quin'a moth'a
[Mohican, see Mohegan]
[Mokpwe, see Bakweri]
Moksha (Russia)                              Shumbrat
Mon (Myanmar, Thailand)                      Mangera 7aw
Monégasque (Monaco)                          Bon giurnu
[Mong, see Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua]
Mongo-Nkundu (Congo-Kinshasha)               Losáko
Mongolian (Mongolia, N China)                Sain baina uu
Mono (California USA)                        Maná hu
Mòoré (Burkina Faso)                         Kibaare
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [to a person working]     Ne y tuuma
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [to a person walking]     Ne y kenji
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning]                 Yibeogo kibaare?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning]                 Yibeogo yaa laafi?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning]                 Yibeogo kiema?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon]               Zaabre kibaare?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon]               Zaabre yaa laafi?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon]               Zaabre kiema?
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer]                  Laafi
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer]                  Laafibeme
Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer]                    Laafibala
Mopán Maya (Guatemala)                         Dioos
Mordvin (Russia)                               Shumbrat
Mordvin (Russia) [informal]                    Syukprya
Morisyen (Mauritius)                           Ki m anieère?
Morisyen (Mauritius) [answer]                  Mon byen, mersi
[Mossi, see Mòoré]
Motu (Papua New Guinea)                        Dina namona
Mpi (Thailand)                                 Na hà yé?
Mpi (Thailand) [answer by person visiting]     Ngó só í he
Mpongwe (Gabon)                                Mbolo
Mura (Brazil)                                  Kauan
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA)              Estonko
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA)              Hescha
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA)              Hesci
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA)              Hessi
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA)              Hensci
Muskogee (Oklahoma USA)                        Hërs'cë
Mutsun (California USA)                        Pasip-inyi
[Mvskoke, see Muskogee]

[Ñähñu, see Hñähñu]
[Náhuat, see Pipil]
Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador)                  Niltze
Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) [good day]       Cualli tonalli
Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) [good day]       Cualli tonaltin
Náhuatl (Tepoztlan Mexico) [good day]          Cualli motonalli
Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador)                  Tlathuil
Náhuatl (Puebla Mexico)                        Mopanolti
Náhuatl (Puebla Mexico)                        Mopanoltihtzino
Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico)                      Piali
Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico)                      Piale
Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) [to male]            Pial tate
Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) [female]             Pial nane
Náhuatl (Guerrero Mexcio) [on street]          Kän tiaw
Náhuatl [Aztec Empire]                         Niltze
Náhuatl [Aztec Empire] [to person arriving]    Otiquihiyohuih
Náhuatl [Aztec Empire] [to person sitting]     Tla ximehuiltihtiecan
Nakota (North America) [by male]               Hau
Nakota (North America) [by female]             Han
Nakota (North America) [to a friend by male]   Hau kona
Nama (Namibia)                                 !Gâi tsés
Nama (Namibia)                                 Matisa ti axaro
Nandi (East Africa)                            Chamgei
Nandi (East Africa) [elder to younger man]     Sopai
Nandi (East Africa) [reply to elder by y.m.]   Takwenya
Nandi (East Africa) [younger to elder man]     Epa
Nandi (East Africa) [elder to young woman]     Takwenya
Nandi (East Africa) [younger to elder woman]   Igo
Nandi (East Africa) [man to woman]             Takwenya, chepioso-chu
Nandi (East Africa) [woman to man]             Takwenya, murén-ju
Nandi (East Africa) [woman to young boy]       Sopai
Nandi (East Africa) [reply by young boy]       Takwenya
Nandi (East Africa) [man to young girl]        Takwenya
Nandi (East Africa) [reply by young girl]      Igo
Navajo (Southwestern United States)            Yá'át'ééh
Navajo (SW United States) [to older man]       Yá'át'ééh shicheii
Navajo (SW United States) [to older woman]     Yá'át'ééh   shimá
Navajo (SW United States) [to older woman]     Yá'át'ééh   shimá yázhí
Navajo (SW United States) [to younger man]     Yá'át'ééh   shiyáázh
Navajo (SW United States) [to young child]     Yá'át'ééh   shitsóí
Navajo (SW United States) [to young child]     Yá'át'ééh   sitsóí
[Nawat, see Pipil]
Naxi (Yunnan China)                            Al la'laq lei
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [singular]                  Sawubona
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [plural]                    Salibonani
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [respectful]                Salubonani
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [reply]                     Yebo
Ndebele (Zimbabwe)                             Lotjani
Ndebele (Zimbabwe)                             Lotsha
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [afternoon]                 Litshonile
Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [plural]                    Relotshitse
Ndjuka (Suriname)                              U miti oo
[Ndo, see Kebu]
Ndonga (Namibia)                               Ongeipi kaume
[Nederlands, see Dutch]
Nenets (Russia)                                Andorovo
Nenets (Russia)                                Nani torova
[Neo-Aramaic, see Assyrian and Chaldean]
Nepali (Nepal, India) [polite]                 Namaskaar
Nepali (Nepal, India)                          Namaste
Newari (Nepal, India)                          Jojo-lapa
Newari (Nepal, India)                          Namaste
Newari (Nepal, India)                          Mahphulaa
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety]    Yiparrka
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety]    Panaka
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety]    Tjarurru
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety]   Milangka
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety]   Karimarra
Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety]   Purungu
[Ngala, see Lingala]
Ngalkbon (Australia)                           Nyale
Ngambay (Chad)                                 Láphìa
Ngambay (Chad) [answer]                        Láphìa ya
Ngambay (Chad)                                 Làléé
Nganasan (Siberia Russia)                      Doroba
Ngiyampaa (Australia)                          Yamakarra
Ngizim (Nigeria)                               Úsài
Ngumba (Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea)           Mirembe
Nicobarese (Nicobar)                           Ho
Nias (Indonesia)                               Jahowu
Nigerian Pidgin (Nigeria)                      How now
Nimo (Papua New Guinea)                        Nena wenao
Niue (Niue Island)                             Fakaalofa atu
Niue (Niue Island) [to two people]             Fakaalofa atu ki a mua
Niue (Niue Island) [to a small group]          Fakaalofa atu ki a mutolu
Niue (Niue Island) [to a large group]          Fakaalofa atu ki a mutolu
oti
Niue (Niue Island) [informal]                  Koe kia
Njebi (Gabon)                                  Mbolo
Njebi (Gabon) [answer]                         Mm, mbolo
Njebi (Gabon)                                  Wemasoga
[Nokhchiin, see Chechen]
Nominapetu (Puluwat Micronesia)                Etowi
Norwegian [Nynorsk] (Norway)                   Goddag
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway)                   Hei
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway)                   Heisann
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway)                   God dag
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway)                   Morn
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway)                   Hallo
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway)                 Goddág
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway)                 Goddàjen
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [reply; old]    Sing Gú
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [old]           Godt mót
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [reply]         Godt mót att
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [informal]      Hêia
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [informal]      Hæia
Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway)[to p.working]   Síng ârbeia
Norwegian [Bergensk] (Bergen Norway)           Halloen
Norwegian [Sortlandsk] (Sortland Norway)       Go'da
Norwegian [Sortlandsk] (Sortland Norway)       Ka farsken, e det du?
Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha)                       Ómwá
Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha)                       Bómwá
Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha)                       Losako
Nubi (Kenya, Uganda)                           Maskagna
Nuer (Sudan)                                   Male magua
Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico)[child to adult]   Ke'ém
Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico)[adult to adult]   Xna
Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico)                   A'eyo
Nukuoro (Micronesia)                           Danuaa
Nukuoro (Micronesia) [to a group]              Danuaa goodou alodahi
Nupe (Africa)                                  Okú
[Ñuu Savi, see Mixtec]
Nuxalk (Canada)                                Yaw
Nuxalk (Canada) [hello friends]                Yaw smatmc
[Nyakyusa, see Kinyakyusa]
[Nyamwezi, see Kinyamwezi]
[Nyankore, see Lunyankole]
[Nyaturu, see Kinyaturu]

[Occitan, see Provencal and Gascon]
Ofo (Mississippi Valley USA)                   He' ha
[Oirat, see Kalmyk]
Ojibwe (USA, Canada)                           Aaniin
Ojibwe (USA, Canada)                           Aanii
Ojibwe (USA, Canada)                           Boozhoo
Okanagan (Montana USA)                         Way'
Okanagan (Montana USA)                         Xast sxelx'ált
Okanagan (Montana USA)                         Way' xast sxelx'ált
Okavango (Namibia)                             Mazwara
[Oluta, see Popoluca]
Oneida (Ontario Canada, Northeastern USA)      Sekoli
Oneida (Ontario Canada, Northeastern USA)      Sheko:li
Oriya (India, Bangladesh)                      Kemitee choo
Oriya (India, Bangladesh)                      Namaskar
Oromo (Kenya, Somalia)                         Ashshaamad'd'a
Oromo (Kenya, Somalia)                         Ashamaa
Ossetian (Georgia)                             Salam
Ossetian (Georgia)                             Arfæ
Otetela (Central Congo-Kinshasa)               Moyo
[Otomí, see Hñähñu]
Ovambo (Namibia)
Oyampi (Brazil) morning]                       Oateponeko'e
                            Nawa
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to an older man]           Aitné kívyé
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to an older woman]         Aitné kívúno
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to one person]             Ai kam
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to several people]         Ai ka
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response by a man]         Ahadjé
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response by a woman]       Ihi
Pa'ikwene (Amazon)                             Yaba
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response]                  Koh
Pa'ikwene (Amazon)                             Ba pi ai?
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response]                  Ihi, nah ai
Pa'ikwene (Amazon)                             Baiahee
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response]                  Ihee
Paipai (Baja California Mexico)                Auka
Paipai (S. California USA , B.C. Mexico)       Awka
Paipai (S. California, B.C. Mexico) [reply]    'Awlika
Paipai (S. California USA , B.C. Mexico)       Nyumkjkye
Paiute (Nevada USA) [I am your friend]         Tu-cubin-noonie
Paiute (Nevada USA) [reply]                    Noonie-tu-cubin
Paiute (Nevada USA) [answer to respondant]     Iooie, iooie
Paiute (Nevada USA) [hello friend]             Mike-tu-cubin
Paiute (Owens Valley California USA)           Manahóo
Paiwan (Taiwan)                                Aianga sun
[Pakistani, see Farsi]
Palaun (Palau)                                 Alii
Palaun (Palau)                                 Alii, kauangerang
Pali (India) [morning]                         Suppabhaatam te
Pali (India)                                   Sundara poeto
[Pampangan, see Kapampangan]
Panamahka (Nicaragua)                          Parastah
Pangasinan (Philippines)                       Masantós a kabuasán
Pangasinan (Philippines)                       Maabig ya kabuasán
Pangasinan (Philippines)                       Masantós ya agew
Pangasinan (Philippines) [to a group]          Masantós ya agew ed sikayo
Pangasinan (Philippines) [to a group]          Maabig ya kabuasán ed
sicayon
[Panjabi, see Punjabi]
Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba)             Kon ta bai
Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba)             Bon dia
Paricuru (Brazil)                              Aitniê
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan)                 Senga yai
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan)                 Assalam u alaikum
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [reply]         Wa alaikum ussalam
Passamaquoddy (Maine USA, New Bruns. Canada)   Tan kahk
Paugusett (USA)                                Saygo
Pende (Congo)                                  Moyo
Pende (Congo)                                  Wabanda
[Penobscot, see Abenaki]
[Peskotomuhkatiyik, see Passamaquoddy]
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Nári jámashaki
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Jéndi
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Nashki
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Nark
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Tsé
Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico)                 Jéndi tsé
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Hello In Many Languages

  • 1. HELLO IN MANY LANGUAGES Abaza (Russia) Mysh bzi Abaza (Russia) Umsh bzi Abé (Côte d'Ivoire) Bomé Abé (Côte d'Ivoire) Eli o Abkhaz (Georgia) Mshybzia Abkhaz (Georgia) Mshybziakua Abkhaz (Georgia) [to a man] Bziara ubaant Abkhaz (Georgia) [to a woman] Bziara bbant Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Canada) Kwai Abenaki (Maine USA, Montreal Canada) Kwai kwai Abron (Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire) Akwaaba Acateco (San Miguel Acatán Guatemala) Hanik' Aceh (Sumatra) Saleum Aceh (Sumatra) Assalamoe aleikoem Achareta (South Asia) 'O Achareta (South Asia) 'E Achí (Baja Verapaz Guatemala) [to man] Xla, ta Achí (Baja Verapaz Guatemalal) [to woman] Xla, nan [Achinese, see Aceh] Acholi (Uganda, Sudan) Moreme Acholi (Uganda, Sudan) Morembe Achuar (Peru) Wiña jai Achuar (Peru, Ecuador) Wiñamek Achuar (Ecuador) Pujamik? Acjachemem (San Juan Capistrano Calif. USA) Mija Acjachemem (San Juan Capistrano Calif. USA) Miiya [Adare, see Harari] [Adnyamathanha, see Yura Ngawarla] Adyghe (Middle East) Fasapshi Adyghe (NW Caucasus) Fesapshi Adyghe (NW Caucasus) Wimafa shoo Afar (Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti) Mahisse Afrikaans (Southern Africa) Goeie dag Afrikaans (Southern Africa) Hallo Aguacateco (Huehuetenango Guatemala)[to man] Tzu ta' Aguacateco (Huehueten. Guatemala) [to woman] Tzu na' Aguaruna (Peru) Ayú Aguaruna (Peru)[to a person who is arriving] Minámek? Aguaruna (Peru)[answer by a person arriving] Minájai Ainu [Chitose dialect](Japan)[after absense] [person's name]...he Ainu [Saru dialect] (Japan) Irankarapte Ainu (Japan) Irankaratte [Akan, see Asante and Fante] Akha (China, Southeast Asia) U du tah ma Akha (China, Southeast Asia) [answer] U du tah ma de Aklanon (Philippines) Kumasta [Akwa'ala, see Paipai] Alabamu (Texas USA) Chíkmàa Alabamu (Texas USA) Chisáhmín Alabamu (Texas USA) [response] Chisáhmina Alabamu (Texas USA) [response] Chakáanobi Alabamu (Texas USA) [old] Boso
  • 2. Albanian Albania Tungjatjeta Albanian Albania Allo Alekano (Papua New Guinea) Ambo [Aleut, see Unagan] Alsatian (France) Bùschùr Altai (Russia) Ezender Altai (Russia) Yakshï ba? Alur (Uganda, Congo-Kinshasha) Morembe [Alutiiq, see Suqpiaq] Amahuaca (Peru) Sharaa ra Amarakaeri (Peru) Ijtiaki Amarakaeri (Peru) 'Urubada Amele (Papua New Guinea) Feele bahic Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt) Teanastëllën Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt) [informal] Tadiyaas Amharic (Ethiopia, Israel, Egypt) [informal] Selam Amis (Taiwan) Nga'aiho Amis (Taiwan) Nga'ay ho ko miso Amungme (Indonesia) Amole Amuzgo (Mexico) Xmandyu Anglo-Saxon (England) God dæg [Anishinaabe, see Ojibwe] Antaisaka (Madagascar) Salama Antanosy (Madagascar) Salama Apache [Jicarilla] (Arizona USA) Dáazho Apache [Jicarilla] (Arizona USA) Daanzho Apache (Arizona USA) Dad'atay Apache (Arizona USA) Ya'atay Apache (Arizona USA) Yatasay Apache (Arizona USA) [not usually used] Dagot'ee Apalai (Brazil) Moino Apinagé (Brazil) Négalinio Apsaaloke (Montana USA) Kahé Apurucayali (Peru) Kitaitirivi Arabic (North Africa, Middle East) Marhaba Arabic (North Africa, Mid. East) [response] Marhabtayn Arabic (North Africa, Middle East) Ahalan Arabic (North Africa, Mid. East) [response] Ahalayn Arabic (North Africa, Middle East) Es salaam aleikom Arabic [response to A salaam aleikom] Wa aleikom es salaam Arabic (North Africa, Middle East) Salaam Arabic (North Africa) Ahlen Arabic (North Africa) Ahlan Arabic (North Africa) [response to Ahlan] Ahlayn Arabic (Algeria) [informal] Labass Arabic (Egypt) Ahlan wa sahlan Arabic (Egypt) [answer by male] Ahlan bik Arabic (Egypt) [answer by female] Ahlan biki Arabic (Egypt) [answer by group] Ahlan bikum Arabic (Egypt) [informal] Sa'ida Arabic (Iraq) [informal] Halaw Arabic (Kuwait) [informal] Gowwa Arabic (Morocco) Ahlen Arabic (Morocco) Ssalamu 'lekum Arabic (Morocco) Labas Arabunna (Australia) Arru Arabunna (Australia) Arru anpa
  • 3. Aragonese (Aragon Spain) Ola Aragonese (Aragon Spain) Salú [Aramaic, see Assyrian and Chaldean] Aranda (Australia) Kelemwarre [Araucano, see Mapudungun] [Arawak, see Taino] Arberesh (Hora e Arbereshevet Italy) Mirdita Ardhamagadhi (India) Jai jinendra Arikara (United States) Tashgasha Ariti [Kaxiniti] (Brazil) Uzalauáká Ariti [Kozarini] (Brazil) Kamataú Ariti [Uaimare] (Brazil) Uerauka Armenian (Armenia, Russia, Middle East) Voghdzuyin Armenian [Western] (Armenia) [informal] Parev Armenian [Eastern] (Armenia) Barev dzez Armenian [Eastern] (Armenia) [informal] Barev Aromunian (Greece, Balkans) Bunã dzua Arrernte (Australia) Werte Arrernte (Australia) Werte marda Asante (Ghana) Maakyé Asante (Ghana) [reply] Yaa Ashaninka (Peru) Aviro Ashaninka (Peru) Avirón Ashaninka (Peru) [response] Narové [Ashanti, see Asante] Ashéninka (Peru) Kitaitirivi Assamese (India, Bangladesh) Namaskaara Assyrian [Eastern Assyrian] (Middle East) Shlama Assyrian [Western Assyrian] (Middle East) Shlomo Assyrian (Middle East) [said by male] Shlama alukh Assyrian (Middle East) [said by female] Shlama alakh Assyrian (Middle East) [said by male] Shlama umukh Assyrian (Middle East) [said by female] Shlama umakh Assyrian (Middle East) Shlama ilakh Assyrian (Middle East) Shlama amkhon Assyrian (Middle East) Shlama lokhon Assyrian [Eastern Assyrian] (Middle East) Shlama 'lokhun Assyrian [Western Assyrian] (Middle East) Shlomo 'laykun Assyrian (Middle East) [plural] Shlama alokhun Assyrian (Iraq) Shlama alakhun Asturian (Spain) Bonos díes Asturian (Spain) Bon día Asturian (Spain) Hola Atayal (Taiwan) Lokah su Ateso (Uganda) Yoga Ateso (Uganda) [answer] Yoga noi Ateso (Uganda) [to a person who is working] Yoga aswam Ateso (Uganda) [to a person who is working] Eyalama aswam Ateso (Uganda) [answer by a working person] Ebo nakonda Atikamekw (Montreal and Quebec Canada) Kwei Atuona (Marquesas Islands) Ka oha [Aukan, see Ndjuka] [Austrian, see German (Austria)] Awabakal (Australia) Ella Awabakal (Australia) Alla Awabakal (Australia) Wau Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) Kamisaraki?
  • 4. Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) Kamisaki? Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [answer] Waliki Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [informal] Laphi Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [good day] Aski churatam Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [old, to man] Askiru churata tatay Aymará (Bolivia, Peru, Chile) [old to woman] Askiru churata mamay Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran) Salam Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran) Salam ælæyküm Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran) [reply] ælæyküm salam Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan, Iran) Nahardansonia xeyir [Azeri, see Azerbaijani] [Aztec, see Náhuatl] Bafia (Mbam Cameroon) Wayumbe Bagesu (Central Africa) Watulire? Bagesu (Central Africa) [answer] Natulire nili mlahi Bajawa (Indonesia) ['where are you going'] Male de? Bakitara (Central Africa) [morning] Oirwota? Bakitara (Central Africa) [answer] Ndabanta Bakitara (Central Africa) [after absense] Mirembe Bakweri (Cameroon) [morning] O wusi Balanta (Guinea-Bissau) Abala, lite utchole Balinese (Bali) Om swastyastu Balinese (Bali) [reply] Om shanti shanti shanti Balti (India, Pakistan) Yang chi halyo? Balti (India, Pakistan) [answer] Lyakhmo Bambara (Mali) I ni bara Bambara (Mali) [to several people] Aw ni bara Bambara (Mali) [to person at a market] I ni dogo Bambara (Mali) [to several people at market] Aw ni dogo Bambara (Mali) I ni ce Bambara (Mali) [to several people] Aw ni ce Bambara (Mali) Ebede Banaban (Kiribati) Tiabo Baniua (Brazil) Pauari-ecuápe [Banyankole, see Lunyankole] Baoula (Cote d'Ivoire) Akwaba [Bapunu, see Punu] Bariba (Benin, Nigeria) Ka weru [Basa Sunda, see Sunda] Bashkir (Russia) Kheyerle irte Bashkir (Russia) Khaumykhyghyz Bashkir (Russia) [informal] Selem Basque (Spain, France) Kaixo Basque (Spain, France) [informal] Eup Basque (Spain, France) [informal] Epa Basque (Spain, France) [informal] Iepa Basque (Spain, France) [informal] Aupa Basque (Spain, France) [after long absense] Aspaldiko Basque (Spain, France) [after long absense] Kaixo aspaldiko Basque-Icelandic Pidgin (Iceland) Ungetorre Batak (Indonesia, Sumatra, Philippines) Horas Batak (Indonesia, Sumatra, Philippines) Horas bah Batak Karo (Indonesia, Sumatra) Mejuah-juah Batak Pakpak (Indonesia, Sumatra) Njuah-juah Batak Pakpak (Indonesia, Sumatra) Njuah-njuah Batak Simalungun (Indonesia, Sumatra) Horos
  • 5. Batak Toba (Indonesia, Sumatra) Horas [Bavarian, see German (Bavaria)] Bella Coola (United States) Yaw Bellonese (Solomon Islands) Gaoi Bellonese (Solomon Islands) Ngaoi Belorussian (Belarus) Pryvitáni Belorussian (Belarus) Vitaj Belorussian (Belarus) [informal] Zdarow Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa) Mwapoleni Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa) [respectful] Mwapoleni mukwai Bemba (Zambia, Congo-Kinshasa) Shani Bemba (Southern Zambia) Mwabonwa Bemba (Lusaka Zambia) Mulibwanji Bene (Africa) Bai Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Nomoskaar Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Ei je Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Aadaab Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Assalamualaikum Berau (Indonesia) Elsalam aleki [Berber, see Kabyle and Tamasheq] Beri Beri (Niger) Wushiwushi Bété (Côte d'Ivore) Ayo Bété (Côte d'Ivore) Yaawa Bhojpuri (India) Kaisan baari log Bicol (Philippines) Kumustas Bicol (Philippines) Kamusta Bicol (Philippines) Marhay na aldaw Bicol (Philippines) Marhay na aldaw po Bicol (Philippines) Marhay na aldaw sa indo gabos Bicol (Philippines) Marhay na aldaw saindong gabos Bicol (Philippines) Magandang umaga po Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia)[you enjoy the night?] Aja kruKwma? Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [yes, good morning] MerHaba, aja kruKwma Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [have a nice day] Aja ergruKw'ma? Bilen (Bogos Ethiopia) [ans: same to you] MerHaba aja ergruKw'ma Biloxi (Mississippi Valley USA) Hi ha' Biloxi (Mississippi Valley USA) He' ha [Bisayan, see Visayan] Bislama (Vanuatu) [to one person] Halo Bislama (Vanuatu) [to two people] Halo tufala Bislama (Vanuatu) [to three people] Halo trifala Bislama (Vanuatu) [to more than three] Halo olgeta Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) Nang lakéung é-éu? Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) Lakéung é-éu? Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) [answer] Ga leu-ngé Bisu (China, Thailand, Myanmar) [answer] Leu-ngé Blackfoot (Alberta Canada, Montana USA) Oki Blackfoot (Alberta, Montana) [to a friend] Oki niksokowa [Blin, see Bilen] Boboda (Burkina Faso, Mali) Ka fo [Bobo Fing, see Boboda] Bole (Nigeria) Use Bole (Nigeria) [morning] Barka saato Bole (Nigeria) [afternoon] Barka bushi Bole (Nigeria) [answer] Yawwa
  • 6. Boloki (Congo-Kinshasa) Losako Bosnian (Bosnia and Hercegovina) Zdravo Bosnian (Bosnia and Hercegovina) Dobar dan Bosnian (Bosnia) [morning, by Muslims] Sabah hajrula Botunga (Congo-Kinshasha, Uganda) Wa bonwa Breton (Brittany France) Boñjour Breton (Brittany France) Demat Breton (Brittany France) Demad Breton (Brittany France) Salut Breton (Brittany France) Salud Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural] Demat deoc'h Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural] Demad deoc'h Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural] Salut deoc'h Breton (Brittany France) [formal & plural] Salud deoc'h Breton (Brittany France) [informal] Demat dit Breton (Brittany France) [informal] Demad dit Breton (Brittany France) [informal] Salut dit Breton (Brittany France) [informal] Salud dit Breton [Vannetais] (S. Brittany France) Demat deoh Breton [Vannetais] (S. Brittany France)[inf] Demat dis Brigidian (western Ireland) Aiah ban twon Brigidian (western Ireland) Aiah ban twons Bru (Vietnam) Bán té Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) Mlembe Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) Mulembe Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) Oreina Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) Kamakhuwa Bukusu (Mt. Elgon Kenya) [to important p.] Omu angafu akoboole [Bulgar, see Chuvash] Bulgarian (Bulgaria) Zdraveite Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal] Zdravei Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal] Zdrave Bulgarian (Bulgaria) [informal] Zdrasti Bulgarian (Bulgaria) Dobar den Bulu (Cameroon) Mbôlô Bunun (Taiwan) Masialasang Bura (Nigeria) Usa Burmese (Myanmar) Mingala ba Burmese (Myanmar) Nekaoyela Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten?] T'amin sapibila? Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten, by man] K'amya t'amin sapyibabyila? Burmese (Myanmar) [have you eaten, bu woman] Shin t'amin sapyiabyila? Burmese (Myanmar) [answer: I have eaten] Sapyibabyi Burmese (Myanmar) [where are you going?] Be thwa malo le? Burmese (Myanmar) [answer: around here] Di na le be Burushashki (Northern Pakistan) Asalam aleykum Burushashki (Northern Pakistan) Leh Buryat (Mongolia) Sain baina uu [Busoga, see Soga] [Byelorussian, see Belorussian] Cahuilla (S.California USA) [call attention] Wáa Cajun (Louisiana United States) Bon jour Calapalo (Brazil) Rena-voítse [Caló, see Romani [Gitano]] [Cambodian, see Khmer] Camuno (Italy) [formal] Bondesiorìa
  • 7. Canela (Brazil) Hââ-pô Cantonese (China) Néih hóu Cantonese (China) Neilhou Cantonese (China) Lay ho Cantonese (China) Ho yat Cantonese (China) Ngh on Cantonese (China) Jou san [Caribe, see Garífuna] Cassubian (northwestern Poland) Witóm Cassubian (northwestern Poland) Witôjze Cassubian (central Kaszebe Poland) Mojn Catalan (Andorra, Spain, France) Hola Catalan (Andorra, Spain, France) Bon dia Cayuga (Ontario Canada, New York USA) Sga-noh Cayuga (Ontario Canada, New York USA) Sge:no [Cebuano, see Visayan] [Chagga, see Kichagga] Chakma (India, Bangladesh) Jhu Chakma (India, Bangladesh) Oy Chakma (India, Bangladesh) Namaskar Chaldean (Iraq) Shlama illakh Cham (Southeast Asia) Salam Cham (Southeast Asia) Salaamz Cham (Southeast Asia) Salamu alaikum Cham (Southeast Asia) [answer] Alaikum salam Chamorro (Guam) Hafa Chamorro (Guam) Hafa adai Chamorro (Guam) [to a man, informal] Hafa gachong Chamorro (Guam) [to a woman, informal] Hafa cheluho [Chaoshou, see Min Nam] [Chapai, see Chuj] Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [morning] Cua nque' msaa Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [afternoon] Cua nque' xlyaa Chatino (Tataltepec Mexico) [evening] Cua nque' sii Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) Marsha voghiila Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [to man] Marsha woghiila Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [to woman] Marsha yoghiila Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) [plural] Marsha doghiila Chechen (North Caucasus Russia) Assalaamu calaikum Cheke Holo [Maringe] (Solomon Islands) Keli fara Cheke Holo [Maringe] (Solomon Islands) Hameron keli Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA) O-si-yo Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA) Si-yo Cherokee (Oklahoma and North Carolina USA) Si-yu Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA) [to man] Haaahe Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA) Haaah, epivah-wuh-ennah Cheyenne (Montana & Oklahoma USA) Pave-ésheeva Chichewa (Malawi) Moni Chichewa (Malawi) Muli bwanji Chichewa (Malawi) [child to older relatives] Moni akuka Chichewa (Angoniland Malawi) Tikuoneni Chickasaw (Oklahoma USA) Halito [Chiga, see Kiga] [Chigogo, see Kigogo] Chilenje (Zambia) Mwabonwa Chilomwe (Malawi) Mo seriwa [Chinese, see dialects: Cantonese, Mandarin, Min Dong and Min Nam]
  • 8. Chinook Jargon (British Colum. Canada, USA) LhaXayEm Chinook Jargon (British Colum. Canada, USA) Klahowya Chinyanja (Southern Africa) Mònì Chinyanja (Southern Africa) Bwino [Chippewa, see Ojibwe] Chisena (Malawi) Bondia Chishona (Southern Africa) [singular] Mhoro Chishona (Southern Africa) [plural] Mhoroi Chishona (Southern Africa) [reply] Ehoi Chishona (Southern Africa) [formal] Tikukwaziwai Chishona (Southern Africa) Kwaziwai Chishona (Southern Africa) Kanjan Chishona (Southern Africa) Hevoi Chishona (Southern Africa) Uribo Chishona (Southern Africa) Mauya [Chisona, see Chishona] Chitonga (Malawi) Mwe uli? Chitonga (Malawi) [answer] Teu mampha Chitonga (Zambia) [morning] Mwabuka buti Chitonga (Zambia) [afternoon] Mwalibizya Chitonga (Zambia) [afternoon] Mwayusa Chitumbuka (Malawi, Zambia) Monire Chitumbuka (Malawi, Zambia) Yewo [Chivenda, see Venda] Chiyao (Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique) Quamboni Chiyao (Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique) Subayeedi Choctaw (Oklahoma USA) Halito Chokwe (Congo-Kinshasha, Angola, Zambia) Moyo Chontal (Oaxaca Mexico, Guatemala) Xósa Chortí (Guatemala) C'oten Chorti (Guatemala) [response to C'oten] Chiquento Chuj (Guatemala) Buenos día Chukchi (Russia) [most common] Ye'ti Chukchi (Russia) Ge'et-i-git Chukchi (Russia) Toro'ma Chumash (Santa Barbara California USA) Haku Chumash (Santa Barbara California USA) Yawa Chuuk (Micronesia) Ran allim Chuuk (Micronesia) Ráán ánnim Chuuk (Micronesia) [to a man] Ráán ánnim o Chuuk (Micronesia) [to a woman] Ráán ánnim ne Chuuk (Mortlock Micronesia) Ráán állim Chuuk (Chuuk Lagoon Micronesia) Ran annim Chuvash (Russia) Salam Chuvash (Russia) Avani [Circassian, see Adyghe] Coche (Brazil) Nabasti Cochimí (Baja California Norte Mexico) Auka Cocopa (Baja California Mexico, Arizona USA) Auka Coeur d'Alene (Idaho USA) Qhest Comanche (Oklahoma USA) Haa Comanche (Oklahoma USA) Maruawe Comanche (Oklahoma USA) Maruawe, haitsi Comorian (Comoros) Bariza djioni Comorian (Comoros) Habari Comorian (Comoros) Salama [Congo, see Kikongo]
  • 9. [Conibo, see Shipibo] Coos (Oregon USA) Ta'i Cornish (Great Britain) You Cornish (Great Britain) Dydh da Cornish (Great Britain) [formal] Durdathawhy Corsican (France) Bonghjornu Cree (Canada) Tánisi Cree (Canada) Tân'si Cree (Canada) Wâciye Cree (Ouje-Bougoumou Quebec Canada) Kwaay [Creek, see Muskogee] Creole (Dominican Republic) [morning] Bon jou Creole (St. Lucia) Bonjou [Creole (French Guyana), see Kréyòl] [Creole (Haiti), see Kwéyòl] [Creole (Seychelles), see Seselwa] Crioulo (Guinea-Bissau) Kuma Crioulo (Guinea-Bissau) Bom dia Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) Zdravo Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) Zhivio Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) [informal] Bok Croatian (Croatia, Bosnia) [informal] Bog [Crow, see Apsaaloke] [Cymraeg, see Welsh] Czech (Czech Republic) Dobrý den Czech (Czech Republic) Nazdar Czech (Czech Republic) [informal] Ahoj Dagaare (Ghana, Burkina Faso) Fo be song Dagbani (Ghana) Naatuma Dakelh (Canada) Hadih Dakota (USA, Canada) [by male] Hau Dakota (USA, Canada) [by female] Han Dakota (USA, Canada) [to a friend by male] Hau koda [Damara, see Nama] Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[man to a man] Nayak Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[man to sev.men] Nayak lak Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[by/to a woman] La'uk Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[by/to women] La'uk nya Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea) Halao Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea) Halabok nak Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea) Halabasi nak Dani (Indoensia, New Guinea)[man to man] Hagul nak Dani (Indonesia, New Guinea)[woman to woman] Heget nak Danish (Denmark, Greenland) Goddag Danish (Denmark, Greenland) Hej Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Hejsa Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Hej Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Davs Danish (South Jutland) Mojn Dari (Afghanistan) Chotor asty Dawan (Indonesia) [where are you going?] Noe me? Dawan (Indonesia) [ans: I'm going to...] Au nao no... Dayak [Land Dayak] (Indonesia) Elsalam Dayak [Iban] (Indonesia) Elsalaam [Delaware, see Lenape] Deg Xinag (Alaska) Ade'
  • 10. [Deutsch, see German] Dhivehi (Maldives) Assalaam u alaykum Dhivehi (Maldives) Us-salaam alaikum Dhivehi (Maldives) Assalam aleikum Dhivehi (Maldives) [answer] Aleikum assalam Dhivehi (Maldives) [informal] Kihineh [Didiu, see Cochimí] [Diegueño, see Kumeyaay] Dinka (Sudan) Ci yi bak Diola (Senegal) Kasumai Diola (Senegal) Kasumaò Diola (Senegal) [reply] Kasumi kepp Diola (Senegal) Aa [Dioula, see Dyula] Djabugay (Queensland Australia) Djirri-nyurra Douala (Cameroon) Obusi Drehu (New Caledonia) Bozo Drehu (New Caledonia) Bozu Drehu (New Caledonia) Talofa Dumna Yokuts (San Joaquin River Calif.USA) Hawaan Dusun (Sabah Malaysia) Okuro-kuro noh? Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium) Hallo Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium) Hoi Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium) Dag Dutch (Netherlands) Morgen Dutch (Netherlands) Môge Dutch (Netherlands) Goedendag Dutch (Netherlands) [in spoken language] Goeiedag Dutch (Netherlands) [rarely used] Hai Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth] Helaba Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth] Yoe Dutch (Belgium) [informal by youth] Hiya [Dyerma, see Zarma] Dyirbal (NE Queensland Australia) Nginda wunydjangum Dyirbal (NE Queensland Australia) Nginda bayi wunydjangum? Dyribal (NE Queensland Australia) Nginda Dyula (Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali) Dansi Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [reply by men] Nba Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [reply by woman] Ns´ Dyula (Burkina Faso) I dansi Dyula (Burkina Faso) [reply by men] Am baa Dyula (Burkina Faso) [reply by women] Am séé Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [entering house] Koko Dyula (Cote d'Ivoire) [to person working] I ni baara Dzongkha (Bhutan) Kuzu zangpo Dzongkha (Bhutan) Kuzu zangpo la Dzongkha (Bhutan) Yala [Dzhudezmo, see Ladino] Edo (Nigeria) Kóyo Edo (Nigeria) [to a person at home] Ób'ówa Edo (Nigeria) [to a person at work] Ób'ínwìnà Efik (Africa) Idem fo Egyptian (ancient Egypt) Iiti Egyptian (ancient Egypt) Iiti em hotep Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[lit. in peace] Em hotep Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[in great peace] Em hotep nefer
  • 11. Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[very great peace] Em hotep nefer weret Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[plural] Yii em hotep Egyptian (ancient Egypt)[informal] Yeh Egyptian (ancient Egypt) [to a man] Aw ibek Egyptian (ancient Egypt) [to a woman] Aw ibetj Ejagham (Cameroon, Nigeria) Nkuba Ekegusii (Kenya) [to one person] Imbuya ore? Ekegusii (Kenya) [to several people] Imbuya more? Ekegusii (Kenya) [answer by one person] Imbuya ande Ekegusii (Kenya) [answer by several people] Imbuya tore Enga (Papua New Guinea) Kotáka English (America, Australia, UK) Hello English (America, UK) [formal] Good day English (America) [informal] Hi English (Australia) G'day English (Australia) Hiya English (New Zealand) Gidday English (Southern USA) [to more than one] Hi y'all English [Strine dialect] (Australia) Hay gaan English [Strine dialect] (Australia) Hezza gaan English [Texan dialect] (Texas USA) Howdy English [New Oreleans dialect](Lousiana USA) Where ya'at English [Middle English] (old England) Gode dai English [Middle English] (old England) Gode dei English [Old English] (old Britain) Ic grete þe Eora (Australia) Boodyeri kamuru Erzya (Russia) Shumbrat [Eskimo, see Alutiiq, Inuktitut, Iñupiaq, Kalaallisut and Yup'ik] Esperanto (international use) Saluton Esselen (Big Sur California USA) Saleki asatsa Estonian (Estonia) Tervist Estonian (Estonia) Tere Estonian (Estonia) Tšau Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working] Jõudu Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working] Tere jõudu Estonian (Estonia) [to a person working] Jõudu tööle Estonian (Estonia) [reply when working] Tarvis Estonian [Old Estonian] (old Estonia) Terveh Eton (Cameroon) Më të wa kon Eton (Cameroon) Më të wa kone Eton (Cameroon) [to other side of street] Më të wa kone wale Eton (Cameroon) [reply] Kiri mbang [Euskara, see Basque] Even (Russia) Torova Éwé (Ghana, Togo) Nilyenia Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [response] Mile Éwé (Ghana, Togo) Wayzo Éwé (Ghana, Togo) Fien Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [to a person working] Ayekoo Éwé (Ghana, Togo) [to a group working] Aanyekoo Ewondo (Cameroon) Mbebekiri Ewondo (Cameroon) Mbembé kidi Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) Mbôlo Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) [to one] M'bole Fang (Gabon, Equatorial Guinea) [to more] M'bolani Fante (Ghana, Burkina Faso) Daa daa oo
  • 12. Fante (Ghana, Burkina Faso) Modofo Faroese (Faroe Islands) Hallo Faroese (Faroe Islands) [informal] Hey Faroese (Faroe Islands) [when surprised] Píka sjey Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan) Salaam Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan) Sa'lam Farsi (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan) Khush amadeed Fijian (Fiji) Bula Fijian (Fiji) Ni sa bula Fijian (Fiji) Bula vi naka Fijian (Fiji) Ni sa bula vi naka Fijian (Fiji) [to two people] Drau bula Fijian (Fiji) [to a group] Dou bula Fijian (Fiij) [to group, stranger, superior] Ni bula Fijian (Fiji) [reply] Io Fijian (Fiji) [reply - respectful] Ia [Filipino, see Tagalog] Finnish (Finland) Päivää Finnish (Finland) Terve Finnish (Finland) [informal, common] Moi Finnish (Finland) [informal, common] Hei Finnish (Finland) [informal] Moikka Finnish (Finland) [formal] Hyvää päivää [Flemish, see Dutch (Belgium)] Fon (Benin, Togo) Kudeu Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Oku Fon (Benin, Togo) A fon a Fon (Benin, Togo) A do gangi a? Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Een, un do gangi Fon (Benin, Togo) A do yi yi we a? Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Een, un do gangi Fon (Benin, Togo) A do dagbe a? Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Een, un do dagbe Fon (Benin, Togo) A do fine a? Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Een, un do fi Fon (Benin, Togo) A de u wa? Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Een, un de u Fon (Benin, Togo) [after long absense] Azan yi aton Fon (Benin, Togo) [reply] Dokpo je ji Fon (Benin, Togo) [to a person working] Kudazo Fon-Gbe (Benin) Kuabo Fore (Papua New Guinea) Kagíé Fore (Papua New Guinea) Kwarìgíné French (Europe, Africa, Canada) Bonjour French (Europe, Africa, Canada) Salut Frisian [Westerlauwer] (Netherlands) Goeie Frisian [Westerlauwer] (Netherlands) Goedei Frisian (Schleswig-Holstein Germany) God dai Friulian (northern Italy) Bundì [Fuchou, see Min Dong] Fulani (West Africa) [to one person] No ngoola daa Fulani (West Africa) [to several people] No ngoola dong Fulani (West Africa) No wayi Fulani (West Africa) A jaaraama Fulani (West Africa) Tanaala Fulani (West Africa) Sadu Fulani (West Africa) Ngnalène é diam
  • 13. [Furlan, see Friulian] Futuna (Wallis and Futuna) Malo le kataki Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) Jinisa Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to two people] Rinisa Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to three people] Jikanisa Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to three people] Jikanesa Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to three people] Jikanesa kokautau Futuna Aniwa (Vanuatu) [to more than three] Niganisa Fuuta Jalon (Guinea) Toolii Ga (Ghana) Mingabu Ga (Ghana) Odze ku [Gabrieleño, see Tongva] [Gaelic, see Irish Gaeilge and Scottish Gaelic] Gagauz (southern Moldova) Gün aydin Gagauz (southern Moldova) [informal] Selam Galician (Spain) Hola [Galla, see Oromo] Gallo (France) Comant q'c'est? Ganai (Australia) Wunman njinde Gammon (Ireland) Buri talosk Ganu (Malaysia) Guana mu lenin sihak dok Garífuna (Guatemala) Buíti bináfi Garo (India, Bangladesh) Sa lam Gascon (France) Salut Gbhanda (Liberia) Yanela Gbhanda (Liberia) Okonia Ge'ez (Ethiopia) Sälam läki Georgian (Georgia) Gamardjobat Georgian (Georgia) Gamardjobah Georgian (Georgia) [informal reply] Gagimarjos German (Central Europe) Guten Tag German (Central Europe) Hallo German (Central Europe) [informal] Grüß dich German (Central Europe) [informal] Tag German (Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) Hoi German (Austria, Bavaria, Wurttemburg) Grüß Gott German (Vienna Austria) [in spoken language] Griass God German (Vienna Austria) [in spoken language] Seavas German (Bavarian Alps) [in spoken language] Griass di German (Bavarian Alps) [in spoken language] Griass enk German (Bavarian Alps) Hallo German (Southern Bavaria) Servus German (Bairische) Hä German (Bairische) Hää German (Bairische) Griàßdigood German (Bairische) Griàßdi nachà German (Northern Germany) Moin German (Northern Germany) Moin moin German (Basel Switzerland) [polite] Griezi German (Bern Switzerland) [spoken] Grü-essech German (Bern Switzerland) [spoken] Grü-esdi German (Chur Switzerland) [polite form] Grazi German (Chur Switzerland) [polite form] Gruiazi German (Chur Switzerland) [familiar form] Ciao German (Schaffhausen Switzerland) [spoken] Grüazi German [Süd-Tirol/South Tyrol] (Italy) Ers Gott
  • 14. German [Hessisch] (Germany) Guude German [Südhessisch] (Germany) Ei guude wie German [Südhessisch] (Germany) Moin German (Zurich Switzerland) [polite] Grüezi German (Zurich Switzerland) [polite] Grueziwohl German (Zurich Switzerland) Salutti German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar] Hoi German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar] Salü German (Zurich Switzerland) [familiar] Tschau German (Zurich Switzerland) [spoken] Gu-ëte Tag German (Zurich Switzerland) [spoken] Gu-etä Tag German (Zurich Switzerland) [by school kids] Hoa German (Zurich Swizterland) [by school kids] Ha German (Zurich Switzerland) [old fashioned] Tag wohl German (Saarland) [in spoken language] Un [Gikuyu, see Kikuyu] Giryama (Africa) Zhoyo Giryama (Kenya) Dzasindadze Gitonga (Mozambique) Wa bonwa Gong (Thailand) Nàwng a náwng kàwwê? Gong (Thailand) A náwng kàwwê? Gong (Thailand) [answer by a visitor] Ngá kawíng di-o Gong (Thailand) [answer by a visitor] Kawíng di-o Greek (Greece, Cyprus) Geia sou Greek (Greece, Cyprus) Geia sas Greek (Greece, Cyprus) Geia Guaja (Brazil) Zeng [Guajajára, see Tembé Tenetéhar] Guajibo (Colombia, Venezuela) Icá Guanche (Canary Islands) Tamaragua Guarani (Paraguay) Maitei Guarani (Paraguay) Maiteípa Guarani (Paraguay) Mba'éichapa Gujarati (India) Kem cho Gulmancema (Burkina Faso) Din tè Gulmancema (Burkina Faso) [answer] Lafia Gulmancema (Burkina Faso) [answer] Lafia dè Gumatj (Australia) [to one person] Nhamirri nhe? Gumatj (Australia) [to two people] Nhamirri manda? Gumatj (Australia) [to several people] Nhamirri walala? Gumatj (Australia) [answer] Manymak Gumatj (Australia) [answer] Manymak bay' Gumatj (Australia) [answer] Latju Gunggari (Australia) Gnunha yinda murdi Gurenne (Northern Ghana) [by working] Tumatuma Gurung (Nepal) Namaste Gurung (Nepal) Bindi mu Guugu Yimithirr (Australia) Ngauthaan-thirr, gadiiwawu-wi Gwich'in (Alaska, Canada) Nenànkäk nätäydëk häjit shò trì'nlay Gwich'in (Alaska) Neenjit dôonch'yáa [Gypsy, see Romani] Haida (Queen Elizabeth Island Canada) Kii-te-daas a Haisla (Canada) Yowtz Hakka (China, Malaysia) Zao sin
  • 15. [Hal-Pulaar, see Fulani] Hän (Alaska) Nahhwanànkak nahokhwadál geenjit shòn tr'iinlii Harari (Ethiopia) Aman Hassaniya (Mauritania) Aw'walikum Hassaniya (Mauritania) [evening] Masa elher Hassaniya (Mauritania) Ehlen Hausa (West Africa) Sànnu Hausa (West Africa) [plural] Sànnunku Hausa (West Africa) [response] Yâuwa sànnu Hausa (West Africa) [response] Yâuwa Hausa (West Africa) [response] Sànnu kàadai Hausa (West Africa) [to superior; man] Rânkà yà dade Hausa (West Africa) [to superior; woman] Rânkì yà dade Hausa (West Africa) [by Muslims] Sàlamù àlaikùn Hawaiian (Hawaii) Aloha Hawaiian (Hawaii) Aloha mai Hawaiian (Hawaii) Welina Hawaiian (Hawaii) Welina mai [Haya, see Kihaya] Hebrew (Israel) [formal] Shalom Hebrew (Israel) [informal] Ma nishma Hebrew (Israel) [informal] Hi Hebrew (Israel) [to male] Ma shlomcha Hebrew (Israel) [to female] Ma shlomech Hebrew (Israel) [slang by young people] Alan [Hehe, see Kihehe] Heiltsuk (Canada) Yowtz [Hellenic, see Greek] Herero (Namibia) Koree Herero (Namibia) [informal] Mosha vi yong, peli Hidatsa (United States) Dosha Hindi (India, East Asia) Namasté Hindi (India, East Asia) Namaskaar Hindi (India, East Asia) Namashkar Hindi (India, East Asia) Kaise hain Hindustani (Surinam) Raz ba-aish Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [morning] Dada namona Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [afternoon] Handorai namona Hiri Motu (Papua New Guinea) [afternoon] Andorai namona Hittite (Anatolia, Syria) Ashshuli Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thailand) Nyob zoo Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thai.) [to arriving] Tuaj los Hmong Daw (China, Laos, Thai.) [to arriving] Koj tuaj los Hmong Dian (China) Niob raot Hmong Du (Vietnam) Ti nâu Hmong Du (Vietnam) Caó cu Hmong, Eastern (China) Mongx rut Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand) Nyob zoo Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand) Nyob zoo tsis zoo Hmong Njua (China, Laos, Thailand) Zoo hwv lauv Hmong Njua (Northern Thailand) [at a house] Nyob tsev tsis nyob ua? Hmong Njua (Northern Thailand) [answer] Nyob ua Hmong Njua (China) Nyaob rongt Hmong Njua (Vietnam) Nhaoz jông Hmong Qiandong (China) Mongx vut Hmong Qiandong (China) Mongx niangb vut
  • 16. [Hmoob Dawb (White Hmong), see Hmong Daw] [Hmoob Dub (Black Hmong), see Hmong Du] [Hmoob Ntsuab (Green Hmong), see Hmong Njua] Hñähñu (Mexico) Haxajua Hñähñu (Mexico) Tehats'i Hñähñu (Mexico) Hats'i Hocak Wazijaci (Wisconsin & Nebraska USA) Haho [Hokkien, see Min Nam] Hopi (Southwestern USA) Um waynuma? Hopi (Southwestern USA) [answer] Owí, nu' waynuma Hopi (Southwestern USA) Um pitu? Hopi (Southwestern USA) [answer] Owí Hopi (Southwestern USA) [entering a kiva] Ha'u Hopi (Southwestern USA) [to call attention] Hai Huaorani (Ecuador) I ay Huaorani (Ecuador) Waponi Huasteco (San Luis Potosí Mexico) [morning] Tahk'ane:nek Huasteco (Mexico) [afternoon] Waklane:nek Huasteco (Mexico) [night] Thamk'une:nek Huichol (Nayarit and Jalisco Mexico) Ke áku Hungarian (Hungary) Jó napot Hungarian (Hungary) Jó napot kívánok Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to one] Szervusz Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to several] Szervusztok Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to one] Szia Hungarian (Hungary) [informal, to several] Sziasztok Hungarian (Hungary) [informal] Üdv Hupa (North America) He:yung Huron (Quebec Canada, Oklahoma USA) Tu ough qua no u [Ibo, see Igbo] Icelandic (Iceland) Góðan daginn Icelandic (Iceland) Halló Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man] Komdu sæll Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman] Komdu sæl Icelandic (Iceland) [to many people] Komið þið sæl Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man] Sæll Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman] Sæl Icelandic (Iceland) [to a man] Blessaður Icelandic (Iceland) [to a woman] Blessuð Icetot (Uganda) [to one person] Iyida Icetot (Uganda) [to several people] Iyita Ido (international use) Bona jorno Ido (international use) [afternoon] Bona posdimezo Igbo (Nigeria) Ibaulachi Igbo (Nigeria) Ezigbo ubosi Igbo (Nigeria) Ubosi oma Igbo (Nigeria) Ndeèwo Igbo (Nigeria) Kedu Igbo (Nigeria) Kelou Ijo (Africa) To baroa [Ik, see Icetot] [Ikiribati, see Kiribati] Ilokano (Philippines) [morning] Naimbag nga bigat Ilokano (Philippines) [morning, formal] Naimbag a bigatyo Ilokano (Philippines) [morning, informal] Naimbag a bigatmo Ilokano (Philippines) [at noon] Naimbag nga aldaw
  • 17. Ilokano (Philippines) [noon, formal] Naimbag ñga aldawyo Ilokano (Philippines) [noon, informal] Naimbag ñga aldawmo Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon] Naimbag nga malem Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon, formal] Naimbag a malemyo Ilokano (Philippines) [afternoon informal] Naimbag a malemmo Ilokano (Philippines) [evening] Naimbag nga rabii Ilonggo (Philippines) Maayo Ilonggo (Philippines) Maayo nga adlaw Ilonggo (Philippines) Halo Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Selamat Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Selamat siang Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Salam Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Apa kabar Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Menyapa Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Hai [Ingalik, see Deg Xinag] Ingush (Russia) Salam Ingush (Russia) Da dika xalda hwa Ingush (Russia) [answer to above] Hwa 'a xalda da dika Ingush (Russia) [to two or more people] Da dika xalda shyn Ingush (Russia) [by man to another man] Wassalaam walejkum Ingush (Russia) [answer to above] Hwa 'a xajla sejra dika Innu (Canada) Kwe kwe Innu (Canada) Waachiyaa Interlingua (constructed) Salute Interlingua (constructed) Bon die Interlingua (constructed) Bon jorno [Inuit, see Inuktitut, Iñupiaq and Kalaallisut] [Inuktitut (Alaska), see Iñupiaq] Inuktitut (Canada) Asujutidli Inuktitut (Canada) Asujutilli Inuktitut (Nunavik South Baffin Canada) Ainngai Inuktitut (Nunavik South Baffin Canada) Ai Inuktitut (Arctic) [to one person] Aksunai Inuktitut (Arctic) [to two people] Aksutik Inuktitut (Canada) Ûmâ Iñupiaq (Alaska) Kiana [Inuttut, see Inuktitut and Kalaallisut] Ioway (North America) [by a man] Aho Ioway (North America) [by a woman] Aha Ipili (Papua New Guinea) Ani pele amene Irish Gaeilge (Ireland) [common] Haileo Irish Gaeilge (Ireland) [God be with you] Dia dhuit Irish Gaeilge (Ireland)[reply to Dia dhuit] Dia is Muire dhuit Ishkashmi (Tajikistan) As-salam alaíkum Ishkashmi (Tajikistan) [reply] Alaíkum as-salam [IsiXhosa, see Xhosa] Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa) Buon giorno Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa)[familiar] Salve Italian (Cent. Europe, E Africa)[familiar] Ciao Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines) Kapian ka pa nu Dios aschapanderak Itzá (Guatemala) Te'yoos [Iu Mien, see Mien] Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines) Capian ka pa nu Dios si chamavucjas [Ivrit, see Hebrew]
  • 18. Ixcateco (Mexico) Tami Ixil (Quiché Department Guatemala) [to man] Cha'lax pap Ixil (Quiché Department Guatemala)[to woman] Cha'lax nan Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) [to man] C'ul mama' Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) [to woman] C'ul miay Japanese (Japan) Konnichi wa Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan) Maido Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan) Maido ookini Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan) Mokarimakka Japanese [Kansai Ben] (Osaka Japan) [answer] Bochi bochi denna Japanese [Tohoku Ben] (Northeast Japan) Ohayo-sama Japanese [Tohoku Ben] (Northeast Japan) Konnyeje wa [Jatvingian, see Sûdovian] Javanese (Indonesia) Selamat Javanese (Indonesia) Halo Jelai (Malaysia) Tabek Jèrriais (Jersey) Bouonjour [Jirrbal, see Dyirbal] Jiwarli (Australia) [to a friend] Ya jalikurtijuyi Jiwarli (Australia) [lit. 'come here'] Yanamarni nhurra Jiwarli (Australia) [to call attention] Ya [Juaneño, see Acjachemem] [Judeo-Espanyol, see Ladino] [Jula, see Dyula] Jutlandish (Denmark) Daw-daw Kabardian (Russia) ['let your day be good'] Fi maho fuwa Kabyle (Algeria) Azul Kabyle (Algeria) Salam alik Kabuverdianu (Cape Verde) Bon dia Kabuverdianu (Cape Verde) Ola Kachchi (Uganda) Keayom Kadazan (Sabah Malaysia) Ingkuo koh? Kalaallisut (Greenland) Aluu Kalaallisut (Greenland) Haluu Kalaallisut (Greenland) Kutaa Kalaallisut (Greenland) Unuugujoq Kalaallisut (Greenland) Aluukkut Kalaallisut (Greenland) Haluukkut Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 1] Ngi midh? Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 2] Ngipel midh? Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 3+] Ngitha midh? Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[answer] Balabayginga Kala Lagaw Ya (Australia) Sew ngapa Kalanga (Botswana, Zimbabwe) Dhùmílánì Kalasha (India) Ishpada Kalenjin (Kenya) Subaa Kalenjin (Kenya) Chamge Kalenjin (Kenya) Chamuge Kalenjin (Kenya) [to a close friend] Chamge mising Kalmyk (Russia) Mendvt Kalmyk (Russia) [informal] Mend Kalmyk (Russia) Halun mend Kamchadal (Kamchatka Russia) Torova [Kammu, see Khmu] Kamviri (South Asia) [to a man] Li'o
  • 19. Kamviri (South Asia) [to a woman] L'e Kamviri (South Asia) [response] V'ou Kamviri (South Asia) [response] Kâ'i Kangbe (West Africa) [morning] E nee somah Kangbe (West Africa) [noon] E nee teleh Kangbe (West Africa) [afternoon] E nea woorah Kangbe (West Africa) [evening] E nea sooh Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA) Kwe Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA) Kwe kwe Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA) She:kon Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA) Se:koh Kanienkehaka (Ont. & Quebec Canada, NY USA) Wa'tkwanowera:ton Kanjobal (San Pedro Soloma Guatemala) Janik' Kankanaey (Philip.) [to p.entering village] Nagapuam Kankanaey (Philip.) [to p. leaving village] Umayam Kannada (India) Namaskaara Kannada (India) Hege iddi ra Kannada (India) [informal] Hege iddi ya Kanuri (Nigeria, Niger) Ushé-ushé Kapampangan (Philippines) [morning] Mayap ayabak Kapingamarangi (Pacific Islands) Malia goe Karachay (Turkey) Selam Karachay (Turkey) Selamlar Karachay (Turkey) Isenlikler Karachay (Turkey) Salamun aleykum Karachay (Turkey) Esselamun aleykum Karaim (Lithuania, Ukraine) Kiun jachšy Karakalpak (Central Asia) Assalomu alaikum Karakalpak (Central Asia) [answer] Valaikum assalom Karelian (Finland, Russia) Terveh Karelian (Finland, Russia) Terveh teile Karelian (Finland, Russia) Hüvä päivä Karen (Myanmar) Mu eri Karen [Pa'o] (Myanmar) Na aw hsaw ha? Karen [Pho] (Myanmar) Ná à hsà hà? Karen [Pho] (Myanmar) Mwéh Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) Ná ô hsû há? Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) [answer] Mè Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) Madee leh? Karitiana (Brazil) [morning] Goy'hap Karitiana (Brazil) [afternoon] Goy'mõyn [Kartuli, see Georgian] Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) [morning] De N zezenga Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) [morning] De N de zezenga Kashmiri (India, Pakistan) Salam Kasigau (Kenya) [have you woken up well?] Wawuka? Kasigau (Kenya) [I have woken up well] Nawuka [Katchi, see Kachchi] Kâte (Papua New Guinea) Mu zheri dâng Kaurareg (Australia) [to one person] Ni midhikidh Kaurareg (Australia) [to two people] Nipel midhikidh? Kaurareg (Australia) [to three or more] Nitha midhikidh? Kaurna (Southern Australia) Na marni Kaurna (Soutnern Australia) Marni Kavango (Namibia) Osinima osiri ngeipi Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China) Salam Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China) Asalamu alaykim
  • 20. Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China) Salamatsyz ba Kazakh (Kazakstan, Central Asia, China) Khayrly kün Kazakh (Kazakstan, C. Asia, China)[informal] Selem Kebu (Congo, Uganda) Ngoni Kekchí (Guatemala) [to elder man] Ch'owa' Kekchí (Guatemala) [to elder woman] Ch'ona' Kekchí (Guatemala) Wan b'i Kekchí (Guatemala) [answer] Us, b'i Keres (Southwestern United States) Guwaadzi sai hauba Keres (Cochiti New Mexico USA) Kuweasti hopa [Kernewek, see Cornish] Khakas (Russia) Izen Khakas (Russia) Izenner Khakas (Russia) Mangat qun Khanty (Russia) Wus'a Khanty (Russia) Uusia Khmer (Cambodia) Sok sabai jie te Khmer (Cambodia) Suor sdei Khmer (Cambodia) Choum reap suor Khmer (Cambodia) [to man] Choum reap suor look Khmer (Cambodia) [to woman] Choum reap suor look srey Khmu (Laos) Sabailuh =Khomani (South Africa) !hoi ca Kibudu (Congo-Kinshasha) Salamu Kichagga (Tanzania) Kufyenda Kichagga [Kibosho] (Tanzania) Shimboni Kichagga [Kimashami] (Tanzania) Nesindisa Kichori (Africa) Kopang'o Kickapoo (United States, Mexico) Ho Kiga (Africa) [morning] Oraire gye Kiga (Africa) [afternoon and evening] Osiibire gye Kiga (Africa) [night] Oraare gye Kiga (Africa) [by children] Mbahe Kiga (Africa) [by children] Mbahi Kiganda (Uganda) [peace] Mirembe Kiganda (Uganda) [what's the news] Mawulire ki? Kiganda (Uganda) [answer: none] Tetugalaba Kigogo (central Tanzania) Mbukwenyi Kigogo (central Tanzania) [reply] Mbukwa Kihaya (Africa) Wasbotaige Kihehe (Africa) Kamwene Kihema (Congo-Kinshasha) Mirembe Kikamba (Tanzania) [to one person] Uvoo waku Kikamba (Tanzania) [to a group] Uvoo wenyu Kikongo (Congo, Angola) Mbote Kikongo (Congo, Angola) Kiambote Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to man] Kiambote tata Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to woman] Kiambote mama Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to one person] Kiambote kiaku Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [to several people] Kiambote kieno Kikongo (Cuba) Malembe mpolo Kikongo (Cuba) Malembe yayé Kikongo (Cuba) Malombo Kikongo (Cuba) Mambote Kikongo (Cuba) Matoko lukaya Kikongo (Cuba) Tukaise nguei [Kikongo Ya Leta, see Kituba]
  • 21. Kikuyu (Kenya) Natya Kikuyu (Kenya) Ni kwega Kikuyu (Kenya) [to one person] Wemwega Kikuyu (Kenya) [to more than one person] Muriega Kiluba (Congo) Ke mwinya Kimakonde (Tanzania) Uchidachi Kimakonde (Tanzania) Habari na yelo Kimanda (Tanzania) Monili Kimbolo (Africa) Saita Kimbundu (Africa) Kiambote Kimbundu (Africa) Twatondela Kimeru (Kenya) Uri umwiiga Kinuguja (Africa) Che che Kinyakyusa (Tanzania) Ogonile Kinyamwezi (Tanzania) Mwaadela Kinyamwezi (Tanzania) Haa Kinyaramba (Tanzania) Wiliani Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [not seen in sev. days] Muraho Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [morning,seen recently] Mwaramutse Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [afternoon, seen rec.] Mwiriwe Kinyaturu (Tanzania) Amocha Kiowa (USA) Kui-gwu Kiowa (USA) Day-own-day aim been Kipchak (Russia) Nä tabish bar? Kipchak (Russia) [answer] Tabish yok Kipchak (Russia) [answer] Tabish yoghila Kipemba (Africa) Kibesa Kipsigis (Kenya) Chamegei Kipsigis (Uganda) Chamage Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) Salamat sizbe Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [formal] Kandisiz Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [informal] Kandaisen Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) [casual, by youth] Kandai Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) Salam aleykum Kirghiz (Kyrgyzstan) Salam Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands) Mauri Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands)[singul.] Kona mauri Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands)[plural] Kam na mauri Kirundi (Burundi) Bwakeye Kirundi (Burundi) Bwa Kirundi (Burundi) N'amahoro Kirundi (Burundi) [morning, seen recently] Mwaramutse Kirundi (Burundi) [afternoon, seen recently] Miriwe Kirundi (Burundi) [informal] Jakeye Kirundi (Burundi) [lit. may you have herds] Amashyo Kirundi (Burundi) [answer] Amashongore Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [morning] Mwalangikai Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [afternoon] Twaimunai Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [evening] Kyunguloi Kisanga (South Congo-Kinshasa) [answer] Eyo mwane Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man] Habari, bwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman] Habari, bibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man] Habari, mzee Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.] Habari, mama Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Nzuri Kiswahili (Kenya) [answer] Mzuri Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man] Hujambo, bwana
  • 22. Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman] Hujambo, bibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man] Hujambo, mzee Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.] Hujambo, mama Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to 1 man] Sijambo, bwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer to men] Sijambo, mabwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to woman] Sijambo, bibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans. to women] Sijambo, mabibi Kiswahili (SE Africa) [answer to elder man] Sijambo, mzee Kiswahili (SE Africa) [ans. to elder woman] Sijambo, mama Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to men-plural] Hamjambo, mabwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to women-pl.] Hamjambo, mabibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to 1 man] Hatujambo, bwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to men-pl] Hatujambo, mabwana Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to woman] Hatujambo, bibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [ans to wom-pl] Hatujambo, mabibi Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [in passing] Salama Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder] Shikamoo Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man] Shikamoo mzee Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder man] Shikamoo baba Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder wom.] Shikamoo mama Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [by elders] Marahaba Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [by Muslims] Asalaamu alekum Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Wa alekum salaam Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to tourists] Jambo Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [formal] Jambo sana Kituba (Congo) Mbote Kituba (Congo) [to one person] Mbote na beno Kituba (Congo) [to several people] Mbote na nge Kiwapogoro (Africa) Kiamoka Kizaramo (Tanzania) Kugonaze Klallam (Washington USA) [to p. arriving] Sha shel ?a? chin stáchi Klallam (Washington USA) [it is a good day] ?Éy' skwáchi Klallam (Washington USA) [it is a good day] ?Éy' skwáchi ?áynekw Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA) Bosó Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA) [to group] Haciká'nó Koasati (Louisiana & Texas USA) [to one] Ciká'nó Kohistani (Central Asia) Asalaam aleikum Komi-Permyak (Russia) Olat-vöat Komi-Permyak (Russia) [informal] Privyet Komi-Zyrian (Russia) Bidza olannyd Komi-Zyrian (Russia) [informal] Cholöm [Kongo, see Kikongo] Konkani (India) Namaskaaru Konkani (India) Paypadta Korean (Korea) Annyong hashimnikka Korean (Korea) [informal] Annyong haseyo Korean (Korea) [informal] Annyong Koromfe (Burkina Faso) A jebka kibaru Koromfe (Burkina Faso) Ng jebe a baani Koromfe (Burkina Faso) Ng jebe baani Koromfe (Burkian Faso) [answer] A baane jebe Koryak [Maritime Koryak] (Russia) Mej Koryak [Reindeer Koryak] (Russia) Amto Kosraean (Micronesia) Lwen wo Kosraean (Micronesia) Kulo malulo Koyo (Africa) Osegu Koyo (Africa) Ol'
  • 23. Koyukon (Alaska) Dzaanh nezoonh Kpelle (Liberia) Ba ngung Kpelle (Liberia) Ya ngung Kréyòl (French Guyana) A kouman Krio (Sierra Leone) Kushe Kriol (N. Australia)[w. are you coming from] Wijei yu bin kaman? Kriol (N. Australia)[quot; to more than one] Wijei yumob bin kaman? Kriol (N. Australia)[we've come from...] Mela bin kaman brom... Kukatja (Australia) Nyuntun palya Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico) Auka Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico) Howka Kumeyaay (Southern California USA, Mexico) Haawka [Kumiái, see Kumeyaay] Kuna (Panama) Na Kuna (Panama) Nuedí Kuna (Panama) Degitte Kuna (Colombian-Panamanian border region) Na' [Kunggari, see Gunggari] [Kuo Yu, see Mandarin] Kupsapiny (Uganda) [to a man] Supai Kupsapiny (Uganda) [to a woman] Takwenya [Kurdish, see Kurdi] Kurdi (Iraq, Iran) Rozhbash Kurdi (Iraq, Iran) [answer] Bashem Kurukh (India) Gor-lagi [Kutchin, see Gwich'in] Kutthung (Australia) Goojee ik koo Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada) Gila kasla Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada) Gilakas'la Kwakiutl (British Columbia Canada) Yoyo [Kwakwaka'wakw, see Kwakiutl] [Kwakwala, see Kwakiutl] Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Wa aluka Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Mwa aluka Kwaya (Tanzania) Murembe [Kweneecheeaht, see Makah] Kwere (Tanzania) Walama Kwéyòl (Haiti) Bonjou Kwéyòl (Haiti) [respectful to man] Bonjou msieu Kwéyòl (Haiti) [to a friend] Bonjou konpè-m Kwéyòl (Haiti) Alò Kyangonde (Malawi) Ndaga tiyo Laadi (Congo) Kuambilu Lacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [to enter a house] Taringrech Lacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [answer= come in] Or ken Ladakhi (Pakistan) Djuley Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige Italy) Bon di Ladino (Israel, Turkey) Shalom Ladino (Israel, Turkey) Shalom alehem Ladino (Israel, Turkey) Buenos dias Ladino (Israel, Turkey) Ke habar Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand) Cheh sha la Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand) Cheh sha-ah la Lakhota (Nebraska Dakota & Montana USA) Hau Lakhota (Nebraska Dakota & Montana USA) Onkwáho Lakhota (USA) [by male] Hau, ko'la
  • 24. Lakhota (USA) [by female] Han, mish'ke Lakhota (USA) [good day] Anpetu waste [Laimon, see Cochimí] Lamaholot (Indonesia) Moe genai? Lamaholot (Indonesia) [where are you going?] Moe malaga? Lampung (Indonesia) Api kaba Lango (Uganda, Sudan) Miremba Lani (Irian Jaya Indonesia) Wa Lani (Irian Jaya Indonesia) Nore wa Lao (Laos) Sabaai-dii Lao (Laos) [used if meeting on the street] Pai sai Lao (Laos) [answer] Pai nyaang lmn Lao (Laos) [have you eaten?] Kin khàp lbew baw? Lao (Laos) [accept invitation] Nyang [Lappish, see Saami] Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican) [most proper] Ave Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican) Salve Latin (ancient Rome, Vatican) [to plural] Salvete Latvian (Latvia) Sveiki Latvian (Latvia) [to a man] Sveiks Latvian (Latvia) [to a woman] Sveika Latvian (Latvia) Sveicinats Latvian (Latvia) Labas Lega (Congo-Kinshasa) Samba Lelemi (Ghana) Abo Lenape [Delaware] (Delaware United States) Hè [Leonese, see Lleonese] Lepcha (India, Nepal, Bhutan) Khámrí [Lholankok, see Sinkyone] [Lifou, see Drehu] Limbe (Sierra Leone) Wali-wali Lindrou (Papua New Guinea) Ndraben tam, komo asen Lingala (Congo) Mbóte Lingala (Congo) Mbóte na yó Lingala (Lomongo Congo) Losáko Lingua Franca (Mediterranean) Salute Lingua Franca (Mediterranean) Bon dgiorno Lisu (Thailand) Ali nga? Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you aren't busy] Atdor nat niaq nga Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you aren't busy] Alshit lil mat yi niaq Lisu (Thailand) [answer-if you are busy] Tei zil mit atkel cat niaq nga Lithuanian (Lithuania) (said to male) Sveikas Lithuanian (Lithuania) (said to female) Sveika Lithuanian (Lithuania) (several people) Sveiki Lithuanian (Lithuania) Labas Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to a man, formal] Sveikas gyvas Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to a woman, formal] Sveika gyva Lithuanian (Lithuania) [to several people] Sveiki gyvi Livonian (Latvia) Terinch Lleonese (Leon Spain) Salú Logang (Uganda) Morembe Loglan (international) Loi Lojban (international) Coi Lokpa (Benin, Togo) Alafiawe [Low German, see Plattdeutsch] Low Saxon (Eastern Friesland) Gode Dag
  • 25. Low Saxon (Eastern Friesland) Goden Dag Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Goden Dag Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Gouden dag Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Dag Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) [answer] Dag ok Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) [answer] Dag ouk Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Moi Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Moin Low Saxon [Northern] (Germany) Moin moin Low Saxon [Westphalian] (Germany) Gueden Dag Lua [T'in] (Thailand) Mah pen si'ee [Luba-Shaba, see Kiluba] [Luba-Kasai, see Tshiluba] Lucumí (Cuba) Oluku mi Ludian (Russia) Hüvä päivä Luganda (Uganda) Otya nno Luganda (Uganda) [morning] Wasizotya nyabo Luganda (Uganda) [morning] Wasuz'otya Luganda (Uganda) [afternoon] Osiibye otya nno Luganda (Uganda) [afternoon] Osiiby'otya Luganda (Uganda) [answer] Bulungi Luganda (Uganda) 'Abaffè Luganda (Uganda) 'Abânge Luganda (Uganda) [informal] Ki kati Luiseño (Southern California USA) Miiyu Luiseño (California USA) [to several people] Miiyuyam Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo) Mudi nahi? Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo) [answer] Cha chiwahi Lunyankole (Uganda) Osibirega Lunyankole (Uganda) [after absense] Kaizhe buhorogye? Lunyankole (Uganda) [answer] Kaizhe buhoro Lunyankole (Uganda) [by elder] Mphoro Lunyankole (Uganda) [answer] Eh Lunyankole (Uganda) [by child] Erirege Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [morning] Oreire ota? Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [morning] Oreiregye? Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [answer] Ndaire kurungi Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [aftern.] Osibiregye? Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [answer] Nsibire kurungi Lunyoro (West Uganda) Mirembe Lunyoro (West Uganda) [morning] Oraire ota? Lunyoro (West Uganda) [afternoon] Osibire ota? Lunyoro (West Uganda) [answer] Kurungi Luritja (Australia) Yawa Luritja (Australia) Wai Lushootseed (Washington State USA) 'I, sya'ya' Lushootseed (Washington State USA) Kwedachi Luo (Kenya, Tanzania) Mirembe Luo (Kenya, Tanzania) Misawa Luo (Kenya, Tanzania) Mesawa Luvale (Zambia) Ngacili? Luvale (Zambia) [answer] Kanawa Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France) Moiën Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France) Bonjour Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France) Gudde Moiën Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany, France) Gudde Mëtteg Lyela (Burkina Faso) [by a guest] A vièlè
  • 26. Lyela (Burkina Faso) [answer] On hon [Maa, see Maasai] Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) Supa Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [men] Suba Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [answer] Suba oleng Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [women] Ta kwenya Maasai (Serengeti Kenya, Tanzania) [answer] Iko Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young woman] Ndito ta kwenya Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young woman] Nditho ta kwenya Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to an older woman] Koko ta kwenya Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a warrior] Morani ta kwenya Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [to a young man] Kulalayo ta kwenya Maasai (Kenya, Tanz.) [how are the children] Kasserian ingera Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to one] Ni midhikidh Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to two] Nipel midhikidh Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to three+] Nitha midhikidh Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [answer] Matha mina Macedonian (Macedonia) Zdravo Macedonian (Macedonia) Dobar den Macedonian (Macedonia) Prijatno Macedonian (Macedonia) [informal] Alo [Machiguenga, see Matsigenka] [Magyar, see Hungarian] Maidu (California USA) Hei Makah (Washington USA) Hooy Makhua (Tanzania) Habaari Makhua (Tanzania) [answer] Salaama Malagasy (Madagascar) Manao ahoana Malagasy (Madagascar) Manao ahoana tompoko Malagasy (Sakalava Madagascar) Salama Malagasy (Sambirano Madagascar) M'bola tsara Malagasy (South and Midwestern Madagascar) Akory anareo Malagasy (Betsimisaraka Madagascar) Akory lahaly Malagasy (Betsileo Madagascar) Tsara madyna Malay (Malaysia, Brunei) Selamat Malay (Malaysia, Brunei) Apa kabar Malay (Malaysia, Brunei) Helo Malayalam (Kerala India) Namaskaram [Maldivian, see Dhivehi] Malinké (Mali) I be di [Maliseet, see Passamaquoddy] Maltese (Malta) Bongu Maltese (Malta) Kifahna Mam (Guatemala) Je'y Mam (Guatemala) Jeyó Mam (Guatemala) Je'ky Mam (Guatemala) Jay Mam (Guatemala) [by a man to a man, inf.] Je'y kraa Mam (Guatemala) [to an older person] Antz tq'ab'a Mam (Guatemala) [to an older man] Antz tq'ab'a taat Mam (Guatemala) [to a visiter] Maa' tzuula b'eetal Mam (Guatemala) [to a man] Buenos diias, taat Mam (Guatemala) [to a woman] Buenos diias, naan Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) Mwapoli mukwai Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) Mwalya mwina Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [to p. working] Mwalima mukwai
  • 27. Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer] Ta Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer] Kalombo Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [answer] Endi mukwai Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [after journey] Welini kweneko Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [returning hunter] Mwalulyata Mambwe (Tanzania, Zambia) [hunter or fisher] Wamba Mampruli (Ghana) [morning] Dasuba Manchu (China) Ei [Manda, see Kimanda] Mandan (United States) Nawah Mandarin (China) [Guoyu, Putonghua] Nî hâo Mandarin [Guoyu, Putonghua] (China) [formal] Nín hâo Mandarin (China) [many people] Nîmen hâo Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person] I be ñaading Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people] Al be ñaading Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person] I be di Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people] Al be di Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person] I ne ke Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people] Al ne ke Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person] I tiina Mandinka (West Africa) [to several people] Al tiina Mandinka (West Africa) Kayira be Mandinka (West Africa) Ge iwurara Mangareva (French Polynesia) Ena koe Mangareva (French Polynesia) [answer] A koe noti Mangareva (French Polynesia) Kia purotu koe Mangareva (French Polynesia) Aroha Manggarai (Indonesia) [where are you going?] Ngonia? Maninka (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone) Mesect Maninka (Guinea, Liberia, S.Leon) [aftern.] Mesomme [Manipuri, see Meithei] Manyika [Hungwe] (Zimbabwe) Kaziwa Manyika (Zimbabwe, Mozambique) Kaiwa Manx (Britain) Laa mie Manx (Britain) Failt erriu Manx (Britain) Dy bannee dhyt Manx (Britain) Ta shiu cheet Manx (Britain) Kys t'ou Manx (Britain) [to several people] She nyn mea diu ooilley Maohi (French Polynesia) Ia orana Maori (New Zealand) [to one person] Tena koe Maori (New Zealand) [to two people] Tena korua Maori (New Zealand) [to three or more] Tena koutou Maori (New Zealand) Kia ora Maori (Cook Islands) Kia orana Maori (Cook Islands) [peace] Kia 'au [Mapuche, see Mapudungun] Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina) Mari mari Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina)[after absense] Fütá kuyfí Mapudungun (Chile, Argentina) Foche Marathi (Maharashtra India) Namaskar Marathi (Maharashtra India) Namaste Marathi (Maharashtra India) [informal] Kasa-kaayh Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia) Pury kechy Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia) [morning] Pury irok Mari [Hill Mari] (Russia) [evening] Pury vady Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) Salam liyzhe
  • 28. Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) Poro kéch'e Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [morning] Poro er Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [evening] Poro kás Mari [Meadow Mari] (Russia) [how are you?] Kuze ílet? [Maringe, see Cheke Holo] Marquesan (French Polynesia) Kaoha Marquesan (French Polynesia) Kaoha nui Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru) Yokwe yuk Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru) Yokwe Marshallese (Marshal Islands, Nauru) Yokwe yokwe [Masai, see Maasai] Mashi (Eastern Congo-Kinshasa) Asinge Masongo (Ethiopia) Maram bouga Masongo (Ethiopia) [answer] Ay nandejoua Matisa (Namibia) Damara Matsikenka (Peru) Aiñovi Matsigenka (Peru) Aiñompi Matsigenka (Peru) [answer] Aiñona Matsigenka (Peru) [where are you going?] Néga pijáque? Matsigenka (Peru) [answer: I'm visiting you] Naniáquemíni Maué (Brazil) Enodac Maué (Brazil) Awãe aiko [Maure, see Hassaniya] [Mayan, see Achí, Aguacateco, Acateco, Chortí, Chuj, Ixil, Jacalteco, Kanjobal, Kekchi, Lacandon, Mam, Mopán Maya, Pocomchí, Quiché, Tzotzil, and Yucateco] [Mayangna, see Panamahka] Mazahua (Mexico) Jyasmä Mazahua (Mexico) Jyasmäji Mazahua (Mexico) Jyas'u Mazatec (Oaxaca and Veracruz Mexico) 'Ntano Mbeere (Kenya) Na atia [Mbisu, see Bisu] Mehináku (Xingü Park Brazil) Pitsupai Mehináku (Xingü Park Brazil) [answer] Natupai Meithei (India, Bangladesh, Myanmar) Karam touri Mekwengo (Uganda) Mirembe Mende (Sierra Leone) Bua Mende (Sierra Leone) Bianaoh Mende (Sierra Leone) Ndiamo, biwa Mende (Sierra Leone) Ah wanna-e? Menomini (Wisconsin USA) A:neE na:p Meriam Mir (Australia, Papua New Guinea) Nako manali? Meriam Mir (Australia, PNG) [answer] Sikakanali [Meru, see Kimeru] [Meto, see Dawan] [Mfantse, see Fante] Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) Aya aya Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) [to a friend] Aya aya niihka [Miao, see Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua] Miccosukee (Florida USA) Che hun ta mo Mien (Laos, Thailand) Yiem longx Mien (Laos, Thailand) Yiem longx nyei Mien (Laos, Thailand) Yiem longx nyei fai Mien (Laos, Thailand) Ov, meih daaih orh Mien (Vietnam) Puang toi Mikmaq (Canada) Kwé
  • 29. Milanese [Lombard] (Milan Italy) Saludi Milanese [Lombard] (Milan Italy) Reverissi Min Dong [Fuchou] (China) Eh ho meh Min Nam [Chaoshou] (China) Ho mo Min Nam [Hokkien] (Singapore, Indonesia) Jia ba liao buay Min Nam [Hokkien] (Singapore, Indonesia) Ho bo Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan) Li ho Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan) Chiah pa bue Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan) Chiah-tau iah bue Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan) Peng an Min Nam [Hokkien] (Taiwan) Chiáh-tàu iáh boë Minangkabau (West Sumatra Indonesia) Haloo Minangkabau (West Sumatra Indonesia) Baa kaba Mingo (Canada, USA) Skênö Mingo (Canada, USA) Hae' Mingo (Canada, USA) Hau' Mingo (Canada, USA) [informal] Kuwe Mískito (Nicaragua, Honduras) Nak'sa Mískito (Nicaragua, Honduras) Nahki sa Mitchif (North Dakota USA, Canada) Tawnshi Mitchif (North Dakota USA, Canada) Boonzhoor Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico) Za jiatzy Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico) [at a house] Estagai yépsna Mixe (Oaxaca Mexico) [meeting on the road] Hana beákten Mixtec (Chalcatongo Mexico) [morning] Tàníndi Mixtec (Chalcatongo Oaxaca Mexico) [morning] Tándi Mixtec (Magdalena Peñasco Oaxaca Mexico) Taondi Mixtec (Magdalena Peñasco Mexico) [answer] Taondimbaa Mixtec (Sta. Catarina Estetla Mex.) [morning]Kobaadín Mixtec (Sta. Catarina Estetla Mex.) [answer] Kobadiátu Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico) Taniku Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico) Ta'áníku Mixtec (Xicay´n Mexico) Káa Ndioxi yúu yóo [Mixteco Bajo, see Ñuiñe] [Mohawk, see Kanienkehaka] Mohegan (Eastern USA) Aquai Mohegan (Eastern USA) Quin'a moth'a [Mohican, see Mohegan] [Mokpwe, see Bakweri] Moksha (Russia) Shumbrat Mon (Myanmar, Thailand) Mangera 7aw Monégasque (Monaco) Bon giurnu [Mong, see Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua] Mongo-Nkundu (Congo-Kinshasha) Losáko Mongolian (Mongolia, N China) Sain baina uu Mono (California USA) Maná hu Mòoré (Burkina Faso) Kibaare Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [to a person working] Ne y tuuma Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [to a person walking] Ne y kenji Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning] Yibeogo kibaare? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning] Yibeogo yaa laafi? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [morning] Yibeogo kiema? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon] Zaabre kibaare? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon] Zaabre yaa laafi? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [afternoon] Zaabre kiema? Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer] Laafi Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer] Laafibeme
  • 30. Mòoré (Burkina Faso) [answer] Laafibala Mopán Maya (Guatemala) Dioos Mordvin (Russia) Shumbrat Mordvin (Russia) [informal] Syukprya Morisyen (Mauritius) Ki m anieère? Morisyen (Mauritius) [answer] Mon byen, mersi [Mossi, see Mòoré] Motu (Papua New Guinea) Dina namona Mpi (Thailand) Na hà yé? Mpi (Thailand) [answer by person visiting] Ngó só í he Mpongwe (Gabon) Mbolo Mura (Brazil) Kauan Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Estonko Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Hescha Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Hesci Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Hessi Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Hensci Muskogee (Oklahoma USA) Hërs'cë Mutsun (California USA) Pasip-inyi [Mvskoke, see Muskogee] [Ñähñu, see Hñähñu] [Náhuat, see Pipil] Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) Niltze Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) [good day] Cualli tonalli Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) [good day] Cualli tonaltin Náhuatl (Tepoztlan Mexico) [good day] Cualli motonalli Náhuatl (Mexico, El Salvador) Tlathuil Náhuatl (Puebla Mexico) Mopanolti Náhuatl (Puebla Mexico) Mopanoltihtzino Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) Piali Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) Piale Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) [to male] Pial tate Náhuatl (Veracruz Mexico) [female] Pial nane Náhuatl (Guerrero Mexcio) [on street] Kän tiaw Náhuatl [Aztec Empire] Niltze Náhuatl [Aztec Empire] [to person arriving] Otiquihiyohuih Náhuatl [Aztec Empire] [to person sitting] Tla ximehuiltihtiecan Nakota (North America) [by male] Hau Nakota (North America) [by female] Han Nakota (North America) [to a friend by male] Hau kona Nama (Namibia) !Gâi tsés Nama (Namibia) Matisa ti axaro Nandi (East Africa) Chamgei Nandi (East Africa) [elder to younger man] Sopai Nandi (East Africa) [reply to elder by y.m.] Takwenya Nandi (East Africa) [younger to elder man] Epa Nandi (East Africa) [elder to young woman] Takwenya Nandi (East Africa) [younger to elder woman] Igo Nandi (East Africa) [man to woman] Takwenya, chepioso-chu Nandi (East Africa) [woman to man] Takwenya, murén-ju Nandi (East Africa) [woman to young boy] Sopai Nandi (East Africa) [reply by young boy] Takwenya Nandi (East Africa) [man to young girl] Takwenya Nandi (East Africa) [reply by young girl] Igo Navajo (Southwestern United States) Yá'át'ééh Navajo (SW United States) [to older man] Yá'át'ééh shicheii
  • 31. Navajo (SW United States) [to older woman] Yá'át'ééh shimá Navajo (SW United States) [to older woman] Yá'át'ééh shimá yázhí Navajo (SW United States) [to younger man] Yá'át'ééh shiyáázh Navajo (SW United States) [to young child] Yá'át'ééh shitsóí Navajo (SW United States) [to young child] Yá'át'ééh sitsóí [Nawat, see Pipil] Naxi (Yunnan China) Al la'laq lei Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [singular] Sawubona Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [plural] Salibonani Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [respectful] Salubonani Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [reply] Yebo Ndebele (Zimbabwe) Lotjani Ndebele (Zimbabwe) Lotsha Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [afternoon] Litshonile Ndebele (Zimbabwe) [plural] Relotshitse Ndjuka (Suriname) U miti oo [Ndo, see Kebu] Ndonga (Namibia) Ongeipi kaume [Nederlands, see Dutch] Nenets (Russia) Andorovo Nenets (Russia) Nani torova [Neo-Aramaic, see Assyrian and Chaldean] Nepali (Nepal, India) [polite] Namaskaar Nepali (Nepal, India) Namaste Newari (Nepal, India) Jojo-lapa Newari (Nepal, India) Namaste Newari (Nepal, India) Mahphulaa Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety] Yiparrka Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety] Panaka Ngaanyatjarra (Australia) [sun-side moiety] Tjarurru Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety] Milangka Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety] Karimarra Ngaanyatjarra (Australia)[shade-side moiety] Purungu [Ngala, see Lingala] Ngalkbon (Australia) Nyale Ngambay (Chad) Láphìa Ngambay (Chad) [answer] Láphìa ya Ngambay (Chad) Làléé Nganasan (Siberia Russia) Doroba Ngiyampaa (Australia) Yamakarra Ngizim (Nigeria) Úsài Ngumba (Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea) Mirembe Nicobarese (Nicobar) Ho Nias (Indonesia) Jahowu Nigerian Pidgin (Nigeria) How now Nimo (Papua New Guinea) Nena wenao Niue (Niue Island) Fakaalofa atu Niue (Niue Island) [to two people] Fakaalofa atu ki a mua Niue (Niue Island) [to a small group] Fakaalofa atu ki a mutolu Niue (Niue Island) [to a large group] Fakaalofa atu ki a mutolu oti Niue (Niue Island) [informal] Koe kia Njebi (Gabon) Mbolo Njebi (Gabon) [answer] Mm, mbolo Njebi (Gabon) Wemasoga [Nokhchiin, see Chechen] Nominapetu (Puluwat Micronesia) Etowi
  • 32. Norwegian [Nynorsk] (Norway) Goddag Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) Hei Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) Heisann Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) God dag Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) Morn Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) Hallo Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) Goddág Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) Goddàjen Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [reply; old] Sing Gú Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [old] Godt mót Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [reply] Godt mót att Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [informal] Hêia Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway) [informal] Hæia Norwegian [Nordmørsk] (Norway)[to p.working] Síng ârbeia Norwegian [Bergensk] (Bergen Norway) Halloen Norwegian [Sortlandsk] (Sortland Norway) Go'da Norwegian [Sortlandsk] (Sortland Norway) Ka farsken, e det du? Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha) Ómwá Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha) Bómwá Ntomba (Congo-Kinshasha) Losako Nubi (Kenya, Uganda) Maskagna Nuer (Sudan) Male magua Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico)[child to adult] Ke'ém Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico)[adult to adult] Xna Ñuiñe [Mixteco Bajo](Mexico) A'eyo Nukuoro (Micronesia) Danuaa Nukuoro (Micronesia) [to a group] Danuaa goodou alodahi Nupe (Africa) Okú [Ñuu Savi, see Mixtec] Nuxalk (Canada) Yaw Nuxalk (Canada) [hello friends] Yaw smatmc [Nyakyusa, see Kinyakyusa] [Nyamwezi, see Kinyamwezi] [Nyankore, see Lunyankole] [Nyaturu, see Kinyaturu] [Occitan, see Provencal and Gascon] Ofo (Mississippi Valley USA) He' ha [Oirat, see Kalmyk] Ojibwe (USA, Canada) Aaniin Ojibwe (USA, Canada) Aanii Ojibwe (USA, Canada) Boozhoo Okanagan (Montana USA) Way' Okanagan (Montana USA) Xast sxelx'ált Okanagan (Montana USA) Way' xast sxelx'ált Okavango (Namibia) Mazwara [Oluta, see Popoluca] Oneida (Ontario Canada, Northeastern USA) Sekoli Oneida (Ontario Canada, Northeastern USA) Sheko:li Oriya (India, Bangladesh) Kemitee choo Oriya (India, Bangladesh) Namaskar Oromo (Kenya, Somalia) Ashshaamad'd'a Oromo (Kenya, Somalia) Ashamaa Ossetian (Georgia) Salam Ossetian (Georgia) Arfæ Otetela (Central Congo-Kinshasa) Moyo [Otomí, see Hñähñu]
  • 33. Ovambo (Namibia) Oyampi (Brazil) morning] Oateponeko'e Nawa Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to an older man] Aitné kívyé Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to an older woman] Aitné kívúno Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to one person] Ai kam Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [to several people] Ai ka Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response by a man] Ahadjé Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response by a woman] Ihi Pa'ikwene (Amazon) Yaba Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response] Koh Pa'ikwene (Amazon) Ba pi ai? Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response] Ihi, nah ai Pa'ikwene (Amazon) Baiahee Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [response] Ihee Paipai (Baja California Mexico) Auka Paipai (S. California USA , B.C. Mexico) Awka Paipai (S. California, B.C. Mexico) [reply] 'Awlika Paipai (S. California USA , B.C. Mexico) Nyumkjkye Paiute (Nevada USA) [I am your friend] Tu-cubin-noonie Paiute (Nevada USA) [reply] Noonie-tu-cubin Paiute (Nevada USA) [answer to respondant] Iooie, iooie Paiute (Nevada USA) [hello friend] Mike-tu-cubin Paiute (Owens Valley California USA) Manahóo Paiwan (Taiwan) Aianga sun [Pakistani, see Farsi] Palaun (Palau) Alii Palaun (Palau) Alii, kauangerang Pali (India) [morning] Suppabhaatam te Pali (India) Sundara poeto [Pampangan, see Kapampangan] Panamahka (Nicaragua) Parastah Pangasinan (Philippines) Masantós a kabuasán Pangasinan (Philippines) Maabig ya kabuasán Pangasinan (Philippines) Masantós ya agew Pangasinan (Philippines) [to a group] Masantós ya agew ed sikayo Pangasinan (Philippines) [to a group] Maabig ya kabuasán ed sicayon [Panjabi, see Punjabi] Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba) Kon ta bai Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba) Bon dia Paricuru (Brazil) Aitniê Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) Senga yai Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) Assalam u alaikum Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [reply] Wa alaikum ussalam Passamaquoddy (Maine USA, New Bruns. Canada) Tan kahk Paugusett (USA) Saygo Pende (Congo) Moyo Pende (Congo) Wabanda [Penobscot, see Abenaki] [Peskotomuhkatiyik, see Passamaquoddy] Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Nári jámashaki Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Jéndi Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Nashki Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Nark Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Tsé Phorhépecha (Michoacán Mexico) Jéndi tsé