How to Say Hello in 17 Languages from around the World ...

How to Say Hello in 17 Languages from around the World ...
By Holly • Mar 5, 2026 MD

It can't hurt to be bilingual. In fact, the more languages you learn, the better your chances are of landing a job. Plus, it's always nice to be able to speak to people that come from other places, especially since it's so easy to connect with them over the internet. If you're ready and willing to learn, here are a few different ways to say, "hello" from languages around the world:

1. Hola

Hola You probably already know that "hola" is the Spanish word for "hello." Most people are aware of the fact, which is why you could use it as a greeting and you won't end up confusing anybody.

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2. Bonjour

Bonjour This is another popular way to say, "hello" that even people who aren't fluent in French know.

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5. Ni Hao

Ni Hao This is Mandarin for "hello." Nickelodeon has a show, called Ni Hao Kai Lan, that helps teach young children about cultures other than their own.

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8. Merhaba

Merhaba This is the Turkish word for "hello." This isn't as hard to pronounce as it looks.

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10. Hallo

Hallo This is the German word for "hello." However, they also use the word, "Guten tag." You can take your pick.

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11. Ola

Ola This is the Portuguese word for "hello." It's one of the simplest things that you could learn to say in their beautiful language.

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12. Ohayo

Ohayo This is the Japanese word for "hello." You've probably heard it before, even if you don't realize it.

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14. Jambo

Jambo This is the Swahili word for "hello." Now isn't that a cute way to greet someone?

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15. Salaam

Salaam This is the Persian word for "hello." Have you heard this one before? Most people have.

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16. Salve

Salve This is Latin for "hello." Even though some call it a dead language, it still exists as long as we continue to use it. Even if you only know one word of it, you're helping it survive.

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17. Ahoj

Ahoj This is how they say "hello" in the Czech Republic. As soon as you learn how to pronounce it, you'll be able to say "hello" in eighteen different languages, including English!

When it comes to languages, the more you know, the better off you'll be in life. After all, if you're able to speak to more people, you'll have better job opportunities and you'll also have the chance to make more friends! What other languages do you know how to say, "hello" in? Can you teach us?

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  • Scarlet

    2016-01-15T10:59:25.084Z

    @amira you're right salaam is not a persish word but we all use it anyway.the "persish" greeting is "dorood" that almost no one uses it
  • Neha

    2016-01-15T14:54:35.172Z

    BULA ! Fiji Islands 🌺
  • Sumer

    2016-01-14T23:25:45.018Z

    In German hallo is informal and guten tag is formal. You don't just choose.(:
  • Sara

    2016-01-15T14:41:55.731Z

    Tung , Albania
  • Abigail

    2016-01-15T12:54:08.495Z

    In Philippines,it's kumusta!
  • judysam

    2016-01-15T04:16:46.998Z

    "Ayubowan" is the word used in Sri Lanka to greet someone. It means Long Life. One is Generally greeted by joining two hands in prayer-like manner and saying "Ayubowan". This phrase can be used any time of the day.
  • Leahorka

    2016-01-14T22:21:15.932Z

    Ahoj! Czech Republic and Slovakia these two countries are both using Ahoj for say Hi
  • Trang

    2016-01-15T07:30:49.384Z

    It's not Czechoslovakia but Cuech republic :))
  • Kimmie

    2016-01-16T01:32:21.696Z

    But...but in Japanese Ohayo is the informal way of saying good morning Now konichiwa my friend...is hello
  • Mutale

    2016-01-17T01:33:31.021Z

    Muli shani (mooli shuney) Zambia
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