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
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 ** 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
[Pidgin English, see Nigerian Pidgin, Pijin and Tok Pisin]
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to one person] Halo
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to two people] Halo tufala
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to three people] Halo trifala
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to more than three] Halo olketa
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to a friend] Halo fren
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [to a friend] Halo mafren
[Pikanii, see Blackfoot]
Pipil (El Salvador) Yehyek tunal
Pipil (El Salvador) Bwenas dias
Pitjantjatjara (South Australia) Wai
Pitjantjatjara (South Australia) Wai palya
Pitkern (Pitcairn Island) Wut-a-way you
Plattdeutsch (N. Germany, Ostfriesland) Moin
Plattdeutsch (N. Germany, Nordfriesland) Moin moin
Plattdeutsch (Münster Germany) Goden Dag
Plattdeutsch (Münster Germany) Schönen goden Dag ok
Plattdeutsch (Germany) G'n dach
[Plautdietsch, see Plattdeutsch]
Pocomchí (Guatemala) [to man] C'alen jau
Pocomchí (Guatemala) [to woman] C'alen tut
Pohnpeian (Micronesia) Kaselehlia
Pohnpeian (Micronesia) [formal] Kaselehlia maing
Pohnpeian (Micronesia) [informal] Kaselel
[Police Motu, see Hiri Motu]
Polish (Poland) Dzien dobry
Polish (Poland) [familiar] Czesc
Polish (Poland) Czolem
Polish (Poland) Serwus
Pomak (Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey) Merhaba
Pomo (California USA) Pasip-inyi
Popoluca (Veracruz Mexico) Chu'xmooy'e
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) Olá
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [informal] Oi
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [informal] Como vai
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [informal] Tudo bem
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [informal] Tudo bom
Potawatomi (USA, Ontario Canada) Hau
Potawatomi (USA, Ontario Canada) Ahaw
Potawatomi (USA, Ontario Canada) Nijena
Potawatomi (USA, Canada) [meet for 1st time] Bozho
Provencal (France) Adiu
Provencal (France) Adieu
Provencal (France) Bon jorn
Provencal (France) [formal] Adieussiatz
Provencal (France) [afternoon] Bon vèspre
Prussian (Prussia) Kâils
[Pulaar, see Fulani]
Puluwat (Micronesia) [good morning] Nesor állim
Punjabi (India) [greeting used by Sikhs] Sat siri akal
Punjabi (Pakistan, India) [by Sikhs] Sat sri akal
Punjabi (Pakistan, India) [by Sikhs] Sat sri akal je
Punjabi (Pakistan, India) [by Muslims] Asslaam alaikam
Punjabi (Pakistan, India) [reply] Vaalaikam asslaam
Punjabi (Pakistan, India) [by Hindus] Namaste
Punu (Gabon) Um bolo
Punu (Gabon) Maram bouga
Punu (Gabon) [answer] Ay nandejoua
[Purépecha, see Phorhépecha]
Puyuma (Taiwan) 'Inavau
Rakhin (Myanmar) Nay kaung pha laa?
Rapanui (Easter Island) 'Iorana
Rapanui (Easter Island) Pehe koe
Rapanui (Easter Island) Aroha
[Raramuri, see Tarahumara]
[Rarotongan, see Maori (Cook Islands)
[Rennellese, see Bellonese]
Resígaro (Peru) Hidéheehú
Réunion Creole French (Réunion) Oté
[Rikpa, see Bafia]
Rohingya (Myanmar) Ken ahsaw?
Rohingya (Myanmar) [answer] Balah aasee
Romani [Kalderash] (Central Europe)[to one] Dobroj tut
Romani [Kalderash] (Central Europe)[to one] Dobroj tu
Romani [Kalderash] (Central Europe)[plural] Dobroj tume
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) Devlesa avilan
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) [answer] Devlesa araklam tume
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) Sastimos
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) Sastipé
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) Lasho des
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) Droboy tume
Romani [Sinte] (Central Europe) [answer] Nais tuke
Romani [Sofia Erli] (Bulgaria) Lachshí tí yavin
Romani [Sliven] (Bulgaria) Bahtali ti avin
Romani [Vlax] (Central Europe) Ej
Romani [standardized] (Central Europe) Yov sasti
Romani [Gitano] (Spain) Hálo
Romani [Gitano] (Spain) Mey
Romani [Gitano] (Colombia) Sarmai san
Romanian (Romania) Bunã
Romanian (Romania) Bunã ziua
Romanian (Romania) Salut
Romanian (Romania) Noroc
Romansch (Switzerland) Allegra
Romansch (Switzerland) Alligra
Romansch (Switzerland) [colloquial] Ciao
Romansch (Switzerland) [good day] Bun di
Ron (Nigeria) Cala
Rotuman (Rotuma Fiji) Noa'ia
Rotuman (Rotuma Fiji) Noa'ia 'e mauri
Rukai (Taiwan) Muadinga diangi su
[Rumauntsch, see Romansch]
[Runasimi, see Quechua]
[Rundi, see Kirundi]
Russian (Russia) Zdravstvuite
Russian (Russia) [informal] Zdravstvui
Russian (Russia) [informal] Zdorovo
Russian (Russia) [informal] Privet
Rutoro (Uganda) Oly ota?
Rutoro (Uganda) Amakurru?
Rutoro (Uganda) [reply] Arungi
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) Buorre beaivi
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) [reply] Ipmel atti
Saami [Davvi] (Norway) [reply] Ibmel atti
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) Buurist
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) Buores
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) Bures
Saami [Davvi] (Scandinavia) Dearvva
Saami [Inari] (Finland) Tierva
Saami [Skolt] (Finland, Russia) Tiõrv
Saami [Skolt] (Finland, Russia) Tiõrv, tiõrv
Saami (Norway) Buerie biejjie
[Saame, see Saami]
Saanich (North America) [to call attention] Chene
Saanich (North America) [lit. there you are] Shxw'ele' shkwche'
Saisiat (Taiwan) Suukatahy
Sakai (Kerbu Malaysia) Nâhyé
Sakai (Sungai Raya Malaysia) Tabé
Sakai (Ulu Pahang Malaysia) Tabek
Sakao (Vanuatu) [when not stopping] Tyavwar o
Sakao (Vanuatu) [where are you going?] Ge, i mge ye?
Sakao (Espiritu Santo Island Vanuatu)[morn.] Segren vogvog
[Sami, see Saami]
Samoan (Samoa) [haven't seen in a while] Talofa
Samoan (Samoa) [haven't seen in a while] Talofa lava
Samoan (Samoa) [formal to a group of men] Kalofa ali'i
Samoan (Samoa) [informal] Malo
Samoan (Samoa) Feofoofoa'iga
Sango (Central African Republic) Bara ala kwe
Sango (Central African Republic) Balao
Sango (Central African Republic) Mbote
Sanskrit (India) Namo namah
Sanskrit (India) SusvAgataM
Sara (Chad) Dabanyoa
Saramaccan (Suriname) [to a woman] Tía
Saramaccan (Suriname) I weki nö
Saramaccan (Suriname) I dë nö
Saramaccan (Suriname) Nááfu
Sardinian (Italy) Bonas dies
Sarnami (Suriname, Holland) [Hindu] Namaste
Sarnami (Suriname, Holland) [Hindu] Paalagie
Sarnami (Suriname, Holland) [Hindu] Raam raam
Sarnami (Suriname, Holland) [Muslim] Salaam
Sarnami (Suriname, Holland) [Muslim] Salaam waleikoem
Sasak (Indonesia) Selamat siang
Sasak (Indonesia) [where are you going?] Mb´ yam laé?
Savonian (Ylä-Savo Finland) Hyvvee päevee
Savonian (Ylä-Savo Finland) Heehee
Scots (Scotland) [morning] Guid mornin
Scots (Scotland) [afternoon] Guid efternuin
Scots (Scotland) [evening] Guid eenin
Scottish Gaelic (Scotland) Madainn mhath
Scottish Gaelic (Scotland) Hallo
Sema (India) Akevishi an'kya
Sema (India) [answer] Akevishiani
Sena (Malawi) Kaziwa
Seneca (USA, Ontario Canada) Se'kon
[Seneca [Ohio Iroquois], see Mingo]
Senoufo (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali) [morning] Foyena
Senoufo (Côte d'Ivoire, Mali) [evening] Changwana
Sepedi (South Africa) Dumela
Sepedi (South Africa) Thobela
Serbian (Bosnia, Yugoslavia) Zdravo
Serbian (Bosnia, Yugoslavia) Dobar dan
Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) Ndio ko yong
Seselwa (Seychelles) Bonzour
Seselwa (Seychelles) [good afternoon] Bon apremidi
Sesotho (Lesotho) Lumela
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to several people] Lumelang
Sesotho (Lesotho) [elder man] Lumela ntate
Sesotho (Lesotho) [elder woman] Lumela 'me
Sesotho (Lesotho) [equal man] Lumela abuti
Sesotho (Lesotho) [equal woman] Lumela ausi
Sesotho (Lesotho) [peace] Khotso
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to several people] Khotsong
Sesotho (Lesotho) [elder man] Khotso ntate
Sesotho (Lesotho) [elder woman] Khotso 'me
Sesotho (Lesotho) [equal man] Khotso abuti
Sesotho (Lesotho) [equal woman] Khotso ausi
Sesotho (South Africa) Dumela
Sesotho (South Africa) [to several people] Dumelang
Sesotho (South Africa) [elder man] Dumela ntate
Sesotho (South Africa) [elder woman] Dumela 'me
Sesotho (South Africa) [equal man] Dumela abuti
Sesotho (South Africa) [equal woman] Dumela ausi
Sesotho (South Africa) [peace] Kgotso
Sesotho (South Africa) [to several people] Kgotsong
Sesotho (South Africa) [elder man] Kgotso ntate
Sesotho (South Africa) [elder woman] Kgotso 'me
Sesotho (South Africa) [equal man] Kgotso abuti
Sesotho (South Africa) [equal woman] Kgotso ausi
Sesotho (South Africa) Helele
Sesotho (South Africa) Hai
Setswana (Botswana, South Africa) (to man) Dumela rra
Setswana (Botswana, South Africa) (to woman) Dumela mma
Setswana (Botswana, South Africa) Dumela
Setswana (Botswana, South Africa) Kgotso
Setu (Southern Estonia) Tereh
Shambaa (Tanzania) [morning] Onga mahundo
Shambaa (Tanzania) [answer] Ni vedi, hangize wako
Shambaa (Tanzania) [afternoon and evening] Onga mshi
[Shangaan, see Tsonga]
Shanghai (Shanghai China) Non ho
Shelta (Ireland, USA) [old; no longer used] Buri talosk
Sherpa [Helambu] (Nepal, Tibet) Tashi delek
Sherpa [Solu] (Nepal, Tibet) Tashi delek
Shimasiwa (Comoros) Salama
Shimasiwa (Comoros) [good day] Bariza
Shimasiwa (Comoros) [response] M'bona
Shimwali (Moheli Island Comoros) Habari
Shina (Pakistan, India) Asalam aleykum
Shina (Pakistan, India) Ala
Shingazidja (Grand Comore Island Comoros) Ufanyihadjei
Shingazidja (Grand Comore Island Comoros) Barza
Shinzuani (Anjouan Island Comoros) Jeje
Shipibo (Peru) Johué
Shipibo (Peru) [morning] Jacón yaméquiri
[Shona, see Chishona]
Shor (Russia) Ezen
Shor (Russia) Ezenok
Shor (Russia) Ezenner
Shoshoni (Western USA) Haa
Shoshoni (Western USA) Tsaangu beaichehku
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) Pujamek
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) [reply] Pujajai
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) Wiñámek
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) [reply] Ée wiñájai
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) [where are you going?] Tuí wéam?
Shuri (Okinawa Japan) [may I come in?] Chaabira sai?
Shuri (Okinawa Japan) [welcome, come in] Mensooree
Shuswap (Canada) Yeytk
Shuswap (Canada) Weytk
Sicilian (Sicily Italy) Sa'benerica
Sicilian (Sicily Italy) Prontu
Siglit Inuvialulktum (Canada) Aganna
Silozi (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana)[morn.] Muzuhile cwani
Silozi (Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana)[aftern.] Mutozi cwani
Sindhi (India, Pakistan) Salam
Sindhi (India, Pakistan) Kehro hal aahei
Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Ayubowan
Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Aaybovan
Sinhala (Sri Lanka) Koheede yanne
Sinhala (Sri Lanka) [informal] Kohamede
Sinhala (Sri Lanka) [answer] Vaaredak nhe
Sinkyone (California USA) Ninsuk koontcun nalkoo'n
Sinkyone (California USA) Yein yac
[Sioux, see Dakota and Lakhota]
Siswati (Swaziland) ["I see you"] Sawubona
Siswati (Swaizland) [to several people] Sanibona
Siswati (Swaziland) [informal] Yebo
[Skicinuwatuwewakon, see Passamaquoddy]
Slavey (Canada) See-a
Slovak (Slovakia) Dobrý den
Slovak (Slovakia) Ahoj
Slovak (Slovakia) Nazdar
Slovenian (Slovenia) [said to man] Pozdravljeni
Slovenian (Slovenia) [said to woman] Pozdravljena
Slovenian (Slovenia) Zhivjo
Slovenian (Slovenia) Zdravo
Soga (Uganda) Balio
Solresol (old; international) Ti Me
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Maalim wanaqsan
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Iska waran
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Nabat
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Nabadeey
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Kelmad laysku salaamo
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Salama calaykum
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) Maxad shegtay
Somali (Somalia, Ethiopia) See tahay
Sömañ (Malaysia) Tabé
Soninke (Mali, Senegal, Cóte d'Ivoire) Angujam
Soninke (Mali, Senegal, Cóte d'Ivoire) Oh moho
Soninke (Mali, Senegal, Cóte d'Ivoire) Beeta
Sorbian [Upper Sorbian] (eastern Germany) Dobry dzen
Sorbian [Lower Sorbian] (eastern Germany) Dobry zen
Sorbian [Lower Sorbian] (Germany) [informal] Hallo
Sorbian [Lower Sorbian] (Germany) [to one] Witaj
[Sotho, see Sepedi (Northern Sotho) and Sesotho (Southern Sotho)
Spanish (America, Spain) Hola
Spanish (America, Spain) Buenos días
Spanish (Argentina) Buen día
Spokane (United States) 'A
Sranan (Suriname) Odi
Sranan (Suriname) Gi odi
Sûdovian (Baltic region) Kailas
Sûdovian (Baltic region) Laban deinan
[Sugpiaq, see Alutiiq]
Sukuma [Gwe] (Tanzania) Walama
Sumbanese (Indonesia) [where are you going?] Nggi lua mu?
Sunda (Indonesia) Kumaha
Sunda (Indonesia) Damang
Suqpiaq (Alaska) Cama'i
Sursilvan (Switzerland) Bien gi
Suryoyo (Syria, Turkey) Shlomo
Suryoyo (Syria, Turkey) B'shayno
Susu (Guinea) Inuale
Susu (Guinea) [morning] Tena mari
Susu (Guinea) [evening] Tena mafeyen
Swabian (Central Europe) Grüß Gott
[Swahili, see Kiswahili]
[Swazi, see Siswati]
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) God dag
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) [most common] Hej
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) Hejsan
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) Hallå
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) [informal] Morsning
Swedish (Sweden, Finlnad) [call attention] Hallå där
Swedish (Sweden) [very informal] Tja
Swedish (Sweden) [very informal] Tjenare
Swedish (Sweden) [very informal] Tjena
Swedish (Sweden) [very informal] Tjabba
Swedish (Finland) Morjens
Syriac [West Syriac] (Middle East) Shlom lekh
Tachi Yokuts (California United States) Hìu
Tagalog (Philippines) Halo
Tagalog (Philippines) Huy
Tagalog (Philippines) Magandang hapon po
Tagalog (Philippines) Mabuhay
Tagalog (Philippines) Kumustá
Tahitian (Tahiti French Polynesia) Ia ora na
Tahitian (Tahiti French Polynesia) [to one] Ia ora na 'oe
Tahitian (Tahiti French Polynesia) [to two] Ia ora na 'orua
Tahitian (Tahiti French Polynesia) [several] Ia ora na 'outou
Tahitian (Tahiti French Polynesia) E hate huru
Taino (Caribbean, Florida USA) Tau
Taino (Caribbean, Florida USA) Taiguey
Taino (Brazil) Boili
[Taiwanese, see Min Nam]
Tajik (Tajikistan) Salom
Tajik (Tajikistan) Assalom u aleykum
Tajik (Tajikistan) [answer] Valaykum assalom
[Tamahoq, see Tamasheq]
Tamang (Nepal, India) Lhaso
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) [informal] Oyik
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) Oiuwan
Tamasheq (Niger) Oyweem
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) Minitwixeh
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) [response] Izot
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) Azul
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) Matole
Tamasheq (Mali, Burkina Faso) Ma-tihlaqqa
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali, Burkina Faso) Salamu aleykum
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali, Burkina Faso) [ans] Aleykum salam
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali, Burkina Faso) Ma d'tolahat?
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali, Burkina Faso) [ans] Alxer yas
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali, Burkina Faso) [ans] Alxer yas al hamdulillahi
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali) [ans. by older man] Ijak alxer da iknan
Tamil (India, Southeast Asia) Vanakkam
Tamil (India, Southeast Asia) Saukhyama
Tamil (India, Southeast Asia) Enna vishayan
Tamil (India, Southeast Asia) Vaanga
Tanana (Alaska) Do'eent'aa
Tarahumara (Chihuahua Mexico) Kuirabá
Tarahumara (Chihuahua Mexico) Kuira
Tarahumara (Chihuahua Mexico) Diosi kuira
Tarahumara (Samachique Mexico) Riosi cuira
Tarahumara (Samachique Mexico) Cuira
[Tarasco, see Phorhépecha]
Tashkorghani (northwestern China) Assalamu äläykum
Tashkorghani (northwestern China) Assalam alaykum
Tashkorghani (northwestern China) [reply] Wa'äläykumu salam
Tatar (Russia, China) Isenmesez
Tatar (Russia, China) [informal] Isenme
Tatar (Russia, China) [informal] Selam
Tatar (Russia, China) Esselamögaleyköm
Tatar (Russia, China) Selamnar
[Tavgi Samoyed, see Nganasan]
Tay (Vietnam) Pá prama
Telefol (Papua New Guinea) [to a friend] Seno, num seno
Telugu (India) [to elder] Namaskaaramandi
Telugu (India) Namaskaaram
Tembé Tenetéhar (Amazon Brazil) 'Êy
Tembé Tenetéhar (Amazon Brazil) Öy
Tembé Tenetéhar (Amazon Brazil) [morning] Zanêcoême
Tembé Tenetéhar (Amazon Brazil) [afternoon] Zanecaróc
Temne (Sierra Leone) Seke
Temne (Sierra Leone) Wan, sekke yo
Tenah (Alaska) Netura
[Teochiu, see Min Nam]
Tetum (East Timor) Hae
Tetum (East Timor) Dader diak
Tetum (East Timor) O diak ka lae?
Tetum (East Timor) [answer] Diak
Tetum (East Timor) Bondia
[Teuso, see Icetot]
Thai (Thailand) Sawatdi
Thai (Thailand) [by man] Sawatdi krap
Thai (Thailand) [by woman] Sawatdi ka
Thai (Thailand) [where are you going?] Khun ja pai ti nai?
Thai (Thailand) [answer] Pai thîaw
Thai (Chiang Mai Thailand) [by man] Sawatdi kap
Thai (Chiang Mai Thailand) [by woman] Sawatdi jau
[Thami, see Thangmi]
Thangmi (Himalayas) Sewa
Tibetan (China, Nepal, India) Kam sangbo dugay
Tibetan (China, Nepal, India) Tashidelek
Tibetan (China, Nepal, India) Oloy
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) Selam
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to male friend] Dahando w'alka
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to female friend] Dahando w'alki
[T'in, see Lua]
[Tjam, see Cham]
[Tjamoro, see Chamorro]
[Tjapukai, see Djabugay]
Tlingit (Canada, USA) [morning] Juk'e-ri-tsu-tat
Tlingit (Canada, USA) Wa-é ák-wé
Tojolobal (Chiapas Mexico) San jb'ankila
Tokelauan (Tokelau, New Zealand) Taloha
Tokelauan (Tokelua, New Zealand) Taloha ni
Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) Gude
Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) Gude gude
Toltichi Yokuts (California USA) Xawaxan
[Tonga (Zambia), see Chitonga]
[Tonga (Mozambique), see Gitonga]
Tongan (Tonga, Pacific Islands) Malo e lelei
Tongan (Tonga, Pacific Islands) Malo e tau lava
Tongan (Tonga, Pacific Islands) [daylight] Malo e tau ma'u 'a e 'aho' ni
Tongan (Tonga) [after very long absense] Malo e mo'ui
Tongva (California USA) Ava'aha
Toraja (Indonesia) Apa kareba
[Torres Strait Broken, see Yumpla Tok]
Totonaco (Veracruz Mexico) Katlen
Totonaco (Veracruz Mexico) [to man] Katlen kumpali
Trobes Tokples (Trobriand Papua New Guinea) Bwena kau kwau
Trobes Tokples (Trobriand Papua New Guinea) Bwena la lai
[Trukese, see Chuuk]
Tsaatang (Mongolia) Aqua
Tsaatang (Mongolia) San baino
[Tsaga, see Enga]
[Tsalagi, see Cherokee]
Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) Danach'e 'a
Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) [reply] Sasch'e
Tshiluba (Kasai Occidental Region Congo) Moyo wenu
Tshiluba (Kasai Occidental Region Congo) Moyo
Tshiluba (Kasai Occidental Reg. Congo) [ans] Eh moy
Tsimshian (Alaska) Ts'im'wii'amhaw
Tsimpsean (Alaska) 'Ndellawaan
Tsonga (South Africa) [morning] Abusheni
Tsonga (South Africa) [morning] Avusheni
Tsonga (South Africa) [afternoon] Inhelekani
Tsonga (South Africa) [evening] Riperile
Tsou (Taiwan) Aveoveoyu
[Tswana, see Setswana]
[Tuareg, see Tamasheq]
Tübatalabal (California United States) Mãi
Tulu (India) Namaskaara
Tulu (India) Yencha ullere
Tulu (India) Yencha ullaaru
[Tumbuka, see Chitumbuka]
[Tupi, see Tembé Tenetéhar]
Turkish (Turkey, Northern Cyprus) Merhaba
Turkish (Turkey, Northern Cyprus) Selam
Turkish (Turkey, Northern Cyprus) Iyi gunler
Turkmen (Turkmenistan) Salam
Turkmen (Turkmenistan) Salam aleykum
Tuscarora (New York USA, Ontario Canada) J'wan
Tutchone (Canada) Dánän ts'ín huyàjáél
Tuvan (Russia) Ekii
Tuvaluan (Tuvalu) Talofa
[Twi, see Asante and Fante]
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) Bi xchih 'awo'tan
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) Lek bal 'ayat
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) [answer] Lek 'ayan
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) K'uxi
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) K'usi xi
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) K'usi aw otan
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) Chuu-wuganabira
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) Chuuwoga
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) [by older gen.] Haisai
Udmurt (Russia) Ziech bures
Udmurt (Russia) [familiar, to one person] Ziech bur
Udmurt (Russia) [polite or to several] Ziech buriesh
Udmurt (Russia) [informal] Salam
[Ugong, see Gong]
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Pryvit
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Dobri den
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Zdorovenkni
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Vitayu
Ukrainian (Ukraine) [informal] Zdrastuy
Ulwa (Nicaragua) Parasnaka
Ulwa (Nicaragua) Parasnaka itukwâna mâ sihpayang
Ulwa (Nicaragua) Yampara
Ulwa (Nicaragua) Nak'sa
Umatilla (Oregon United States) Nich-che-coogh
Unagan (Alaska, Russia) Aang
Urdu (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) Salaam aleekum
Urdu (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) Adaab
Urdu (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) Adaab arz
Ute (Colorado and Utah USA) Mique wush tagooven
Utshiokwe (Congo) Moyo
Uvean (Ouvea Atoll New Caledonia) Alofa
Uvean (Wallis and Futuna) Alofa atu
Uvean (Wallis and Futuna) Malo te kataki
Uyghur (Central Asia) Asalam aleykum
Uyghur (Central Asia) Ässalamu äläykum
Uyghur (Central Asia) [answer] Wä'äläykum ässalam
Uyghur (Central Asia) Hoy
Uzbek (Central Asia) Salaam aleikhem
Uzbek (Central Asia) Asalom u alaykhum
Uzbek (Central Asia) [reply] Valeikum-assalom
Uzbek (Central Asia) [reply] Tinch böling
Uzbek (Central Asia) Salom
Uzbek (Central Asia) Yakhshimisiz
Valencian (Spain) Hola
Venda (South Africa) [said by man] Ndaa
Venda (South Africa) [said by woman] Aah
Venda (South Africa) Avuwani
Venda (South Africa) [answer] Avuwa
Venda (South Africa) Rivoni
Venda (South Africa) [to person returning] Vhadali
Venda (South Africa) [to person working] Vhashumi
Veps (western Russia) Tervhen
Veps (western Russia) Tervhen eläd
Vietnamese (Vietnam) Chào
Vietnamese (Vietnam) Chào ban
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to man] Chào ông
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to woman] Chào bà
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to young woman] Chào cô
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to a man you know] Chào anh
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to a women you know] Chào chi
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to a young person] Chào em
Vietnamese (Vietnam) Nuchu
Visayan (Philippines) [where are you going?] Asa ka mo muadto?
Visayan (Philippines) Maqayu
[Vlaams, see Dutch (Belgium)]
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Tereq
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Tereh
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Tereq päivä
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Tereh päivä
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Tereq jummal'imeq
Võru (Võrumaa Estonia) Häid tervit teile
Votic (Russia) Üvä päivää
Votic (Russia) Üvvää tervüüttä
Votic (Russia) Terveh
Votic (Russia) Terveüz
Votic (Russia) Tervüüz
Waali (Northwestern Ghana) Ansomaa
Waali (Northwestern Ghana) [it is well] O be son
Wakhi (Central Asia) Asalam aleykum
Wagiman (Australia) Yow
Wallisian (Wallis and Futuna) Malo e lelei
Walloon (Belgium) Bondjoû
[Wanyaturu, see Kinyaturu]
[Waorani, see Huaorani]
Warumungu (Australia) Yar
Warlpiri (Northern Territory Australia) Ngurrju mayinpa
Warlpiri (Northern Territory Australia) Calamara
Wasco-Wishram (Oregon USA) Dan miuxulal?
Wasco-Wishram (Oregon USA) [to male] Ai l kala
Welsh (Wales) Dydd da
Welsh (Wales) [south] Shwmae
Welsh (Wales) [north] Sut mae
Wik-mungkan (Australia) [to one person] Niiyalang
Wik-mungkan (Australia) [to two people] Nipalang
Wintu [Winnemem Wintu] (California USA) Hestum
Wolof (West Africa) Jama ngaam
Wolof (West Africa) [peace be with you] Salamalekum
Wolof (West Africa) [peace be with you] Malekumsalam
Wolof (West Africa) [peace on you] Diamengam
Wolof (West Africa) [1: how are you] Nanga def
Wolof (West Africa) [2: answer to 1] Mangi fii rekk
Wolof (West Africa) [3: answer to 2] Nunga fe
Wolof (West Africa) [4: may your body rest] Mbaa sa yaram jaam
Wolof (West Africa) [5: peace only] Jamm rekk
Wolof (West Africa) [6: praise to Allah] Alhumdullilah
[Wyandott, see Huron]
