7 Ways to Say “Hello” in Arabic
Different Ways to Say “Hello” in Arabic 👋
If you are tired of using the same greeting over and over again, here are 7 ways to say “hello” in Arabic!
They are all widely used in different dialects and you can use them in all Arab countries.
Salam Alaikum (السلام عليكم)
"Salam Alaikum" was practiced when Islam first started spreading. It means “Peace be upon you”.
Marhaba (مرحبا)
It's the simplest type of greeting used across the Arabic speaking world. It's soft and is considered to be polite and neutral.
SALAM (سلام)
HALA (هلا)
Hala means "hello". This phrase is commonly used in Gulf countries.
AHLAN WA SAHLAN (أهلاً و سهلاً)
Shortened to "Ahlan" = "welcome" when you’re welcoming someone into your home or greeting them at a café.
MARAHEB (مراحب)
This is the plural form of "Marhaba" when one “Hello” is not enough, you throw all the hellos at them! 👋🏼
AWEFE (عوافي)
It's the plural of the word "health" in Arabic. It means "may you have good health".
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