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The population of Weixi Lisu Autonomous County is 152,200.

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Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture's population is 491,824.

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The area of Weixi Lisu Autonomous County is 4,661 square kilometers.

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The area of Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture is 14,703 square kilometers.

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James Outram Fraser has written:

'Handbook of the Lisu (Yawyin) language' -- subject(s): Lisu language

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Jianbiao Lu has written:

'Lisu zu she qu fa zhan yan jiu'

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Asim Maitra has written:

'A guide book to Lisu language'

'Magahi culture' -- subject(s): Civilization, Magahi language

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David Bradley has written:

'Lisu new year song' -- subject- s -: Lisu Folk songs, Texts, New Year music

'Proto-Loloish' -- subject- s -: Proto-Loloish language, Loloish languages

'South-east Asia phrasebook' -- subject- s -: Languages, Conversation and phrase books, English

'Lahu dialects' -- subject- s -: Dialects, Lahu language

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Hill People are tribes such as the Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Hmong and Akha. Their culture is a rich fabric of psychology interlinked with the forested hills they inhabit

An NGO trying to preserve their culture can be found at the link below

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I'm not sure whether I'm on the right track

if li su is a name i'd say its Chinese or Korean not Japanese and as for its meaning i'd need the characters for the meaning

if its the Japanese owrd risu (pronounced lisu) that is squirrel

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One of the poorest places in China is the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. It is an underdeveloped region with limited infrastructure and economic opportunities, leading to high levels of poverty among its residents. The rugged terrain and isolated location further contribute to the economic challenges faced by the local population.

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Since our ancestors tended to congregate near clean water sources such as rivers, it's safe to say most of them. And if you are referring specifically to Ancient European, Asian and Afircan cultures, all of them. The story of Noah predates the story of Abraham, and is presumed Babylonian in origin. The Greek, and by proxy the Romans also had a flood myth, as did the Egyptians. AS I recall, the Chinese also have one.

The ancient Roman, Hebrew, Karen of SE Asia, Lisu tribe of China, Ojibway cultures, certain tribes of Africa and many others

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The cast of Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti - 1960 includes: Gaby Banschenbach as Laina Curt Bois as Johannes Puntila Max Brod as Advokat Maria Emo as Eva Puntila Heinz Engelmann as Matti Altonen Josef Gmeinder as Arzt Fritz Heller as Minister Inge Holzleitner as Fina Elfriede Irrall as Lisu Aladar Kunrad as Polizeioberst Fritz Links as Probst Armand Ozory as Dentist Erika Pelikowsky as Sandra Yelena Polevitskaya as Sandra Klinckmann Edith Prager as Manda Karl Skraup as Josef, Apotheker Elisabeth Stiepl as Schmuggler-Emma Peter Sturm Mela Wigandt as Apothekerin

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The official language of the PRC is Mandarin, a tonal language in the Sino-tibetan family. Within China, however, only about 53 per cent of the population can communicate in Standard Mandarin. Other important languages in China include Wu, with 77 million speakers; Min, with 60 million; Cantonese, 56 million speakers; Jin, 45 million speakers; Xiang, 36 million; Hakka, 34 million; Gan, 29 million; Uyghur, 7.4 million; Tibetan, 5.3 million; Hui, 3.2 million; and Ping, with 2 million speakers. Dozens of minority languages also exist in the PRC, including Kazakh, Miao, Sui, Korean, Lisu, Mongolian, Qiang, and Yi.

* http://asianhistory.about.com/od/china/p/ChinaProfile.htm

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The music of Thailand reflects its geographic position at the intersection of China and India, and reflects trade routes that have historically included Persia, Africa, Greece and Rome. Thai musical instruments are varied and reflect ancient influence from far afield - including the klong thap and khim(Persian origin), the jakhe (Indian origin), the klong jin (Chinese origin), and the klong kaek (Indonesian origin). Though Thailand was nevercolonized by colonial powers, pop music and other forms of modern Asian, European and American music have become extremely influential. The two most popular styles of traditional Thai music are luk thung and mor lam; the latter in particular has close affinities with the Music of Laos.

Aside from the Thai, ethnic minorities such as the Lao, Lawa, Hmong, Akha, Khmer, Lisu, Karen and Lahupeoples have retained traditional musical forms.

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Andrew David Spaull has written:

'A history of the Queensland Teachers Union' -- subject(s): History, Queensland Teachers Union, Teachers' unions

'The Australian Education Union' -- subject(s): Australian Education Union, History, Teachers' unions

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I think I may be a little wrong but there are 57 minorities in china and I think this is them all...

Blang, Yao, Hui, Kazak, Dongxiang, Va, Sui, Qiang, Uzbek, Tartar, Bonan, Oroqen, Derung, Monba, Lhoba, Korean, Mongolian, Tajik, Nu, Dai, Zhuang, Hani, Li, Uygur, Naxi, Tibetan, Hezhen, Gaoshan, Deang, Tu, Dong, Bai, Gin, Lahu, Xibe, Kirgiz, Duar, Jingpo, Primi, Jino, Deang, Russian, Maonan, Bouyei, Tibetan, Mulam, Manchu, Yi, Russian, She, Ewenki, Salar, Achang, Miao, Lisu, Gelao, Tujia

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56 nationalities.

In fact , China is a multinational country,it has 56 nationalities.According to the fifth national census in 2000, 18 ethnic minorities have a population of over one million, namely the Zhuang, Manchu, Hui, Miao, Uygur, Yi, Tujia, Mongolian, Tibetan, Bouyei, Dong, Yao, Korean, Bai, Hani, Li, Kazak and Dai. Of these the Zhuang ethnic group has the biggest population, numbering 16.179 million. There are 17 ethnic groups with a population of between 100,000 and one million, namely the She, Lisu, Gelao, Lahu, Dongxiang, Va, Sui, Naxi, Qiang, Tu, Xibe, Mulam, Kirgiz, Daur, Jingpo, Salar and Maonan. There are 20 ethnic groups with a population of between 10,000 and 100,000, namely, Blang, Tajik, Primi, Achang, Nu, Ewenki, Gin, Jino, Deang, Ozbek, Russian, Bonan, Monba, Oroqen, Derung, Tatar, Hezhen, Gaoshan and Lhoba. The Lhoba ethnic group, at 2,965, has the smallest population.

China has 5 autonomous regions and 32 autonomous prefectures.

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(广西壮族自治区)

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region(宁夏回族自治区)

Tibet Autonomous Region(西藏自治区)

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(内蒙古自治区)

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region(新疆维吾尔自治区)

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Asia is the largest of the 7 continents, consisting of many, many countries. In one country alone, there can be many languages spoken, such as India and China. In India, the languages spoken there are Hindu, Assamese, Bengali, Tamil, Bodo, and many others. There are native languages of specific countries, but there are people who speak other languages too, in addition to the native ones, and different areas of the countries for the different ethnicities.

In China, there are about 300 distinct languages spoken. There is Mandarin, Cantonese, but there are many ethnicities in China too, where people speak certain languages, and some cannot understand the others.

In India there are more than 450 languages.

The list for China alone can look like this:

Äynu, Babuza, Bai, Baima, Basay, Blang, Bonan, Bunun, Buyang, Buyei, Daur, De'ang, Derung, Dong, Dongxiang, E, Chinese Pidgin English, Ersu, Evenki, Fuyü Gïrgïs, Gelao, Groma, Hani, Hlai, Ili Turki, Iu Mien, Jingpho, Jino, Jurchen, Kanakanabu, Kangjia, Kavalan, Kim Mun, Khitan, Lahu, Lisu, Lop, Macanese, Manchu, Miao, Maonan, Mongolian, Monguor, Monpa, Mulam, Nanai, Naxi, Paiwan, Pazeh, Puyuma, Ong-Be, Oroqen, Qabiao, Qoqmončaq, Northern Qiang, Southern Qiang, Prinmi, Rukai, Saaroa, Saisiyat, Salar, Seediq, She, Siraya, Sui, Tai Dam, Tai Lü, Tai Nüa, Tao, Tangut, Thao, Amdo Tibetan, Central Tibetan, Standard Tibetan, Khams Tibetan, Tsat, Tsou, Tujia, Uyghur, Wutun, Xibe, Yi, Eastern Yugur, Western Yugur, Zhaba, Zhuang, and many speak other languages as a second or third.

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Yunnan consists of sixteen prefecture-level divisions: The prefecture-level cities: * Baoshan City (保山市 | Bǎoshān Shì) * Kunming City (昆明市 | Kūnmíng Shì) * Lijiang City (丽江市 | Lìjiāng Shì) * Lincang City (临沧市 | Líncāng Shì) * Pu'er City (普洱市 | Pǔ'ěr Shì) * Qujing City (曲靖市 | Qǔjìng Shì) * Yuxi City (玉溪市 | Yùxī Shì) * Zhaotong City (昭通市 | Zhāotōng Shì) The autonomous prefectures: * Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture (楚雄彝族自治州 | Chǔxióng Yízú Zìzhìzhōu) * Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州 | Dàlǐ Báizú Zìzhìzhōu) * Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州 | Déhóng Dǎizú) * Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (迪庆藏族自治州 | Díqìng Zàngzú Zìzhìzhōu) * Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州 | Hónghé Hānízú/Yízú Zìzhìzhōu) * Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture (怒江傈僳族自治州 | Nùjiāng Lìsùzú Zìzhìzhōu) * Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州 | Wénshān Zhuàngzú) * Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州 | Xīshuāngbǎnnà/Dǎizú Zìzhìzhōu) Of those 16 prefecture-level divisions, Yunnan has 129 county-level divisions, and 1455 township-level divisions

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Elfriede Irrall has: Played Lisu in "Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti" in 1960. Played Lucy Gessler in "Die Spur der Leidenschaft" in 1961. Played Diana in "Das Geheimnis der schwarzen Koffer" in 1962. Played Susi in "Ende schlecht - Alles gut" in 1962. Played Tessy in "Hilfe, meine Braut klaut" in 1964. Played Stieftochter in "Sechs Personen suchen einen Autor" in 1964. Played Sarah Banning in "Doppelspiel" in 1965. Played Angelika in "Krampus und Angelika" in 1965. Played Lotte Rank in "Claire" in 1967. Played Madame Bovary in "Madame Bovary" in 1968. Played Nina Leeds in "Seltsames Zwischenspiel" in 1969. Played Margot Domrose in "Der Kommissar" in 1969. Played Laura Wingfield in "Die Glasmenagerie" in 1969. Played Frau Helm in "Tatort" in 1969. Performed in "Tatort" in 1969. Played Giacinta in "Die Sommerfrische" in 1969. Played Karin Wolland in "Die Wollands" in 1973. Played Brigitte in "Lohn und Liebe" in 1974. Performed in "Die Insel der Seligen" in 1976. Played Stella Kirby - Tochter in "Eden End" in 1977. Performed in "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre" in 1978. Performed in "Mittags auf dem Roten Platz" in 1978. Played Sigrid Leuwen in "Lemminge" in 1979. Played Marianne Merian (1) in "Familie Merian" in 1980. Played Frau Brackmann in "Die Kinder aus Nr. 67" in 1980. Played Tochter Panacek in "Der rote Strumpf" in 1981. Performed in "Etwas wird sichtbar" in 1981. Played Rosel Goldbach in "Regentropfen" in 1982. Played Frau Karner in "Hasenjagd" in 1994. Played Helma Schleif in "Die Schuld der Liebe" in 1997. Played Ali in "Lamorte" in 1997. Played Hilde Scholten in "Glatteis" in 1998. Performed in "Hundert Jahre Brecht" in 1998. Played Viola in "Der Vulkan" in 1999. Played Elisabeth Hauptmann in "Abschied - Brechts letzter Sommer" in 2000. Played Tibby in "Die Liebe meines Lebens" in 2001. Played Gregors Nachbarin in "Eden" in 2006. Played Frau Septisch in "Kleine Fische" in 2009. Played Theresa in "Zwischen den Zeilen" in 2011. Performed in "Shirley: Visions of Reality" in 2013.

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Including Mandarin and English, there are a total of 296 languages spoken in mainland China, including some that have no monolingual speakers:

1. Achang

2. Ache

3. Ai-Cham

4. Ainu

5. Akeu

6. Akha

7. Alugu

8. Aluo

9. Awa

10. Awu

11. Axi

12. Ayi

13. Ayizi

14. Azha

15. Azhe

16. Bai, Central

17. Bai, Northern

18. Bai, Southern

19. Baima

20. Biao

21. Biao Mon

22. Biao-Jiao Mien

23. Bisu

24. Biyo

25. Blang

26. Bokha

27. Bolyu

28. Bonan

29. Bouyei

30. Bugan

31. Bunu, Bu-Nao

32. Bunu, Jiongnai

33. Bunu, Wunai

34. Bunu, Younuo

35. Buriat, China

36. Buxinhua

37. Buyang E'ma

38. Buyang, Baha

39. Buyang, Langnian

40. Cao Miao

41. Chadong

42. Chepya

43. Chesu

44. Chinese

45. Chinese Sign Language

46. Chinese, Gan

47. Chinese, Hakka

48. Chinese, Huizhou

49. Chinese, Jinyu

50. Chinese, Mandarin

51. Chinese, Min Bei

52. Chinese, Min Dong

53. Chinese, Min Nan

54. Chinese, Min Zhong

55. Chinese, Pu-Xian

56. Chinese, Wu

57. Chinese, Xiang

58. Chinese, Yue

59. Choni

60. Cun

61. Darang Deng

62. Daur

63. Dong, Northern

64. Dong, Southern

65. Dongxiang

66. Drung

67. Dzao Min

68. E

69. English

70. Enu

71. Ersu

72. Evenki

73. Ge

74. Gelao

75. Geman Deng

76. Gepo

77. Groma

78. Guanyinqiao

79. Guiqiong

80. Hani

81. Hlai

82. Hlersu

83. Hmong

84. Hmong Njua

85. Hong Kong Sign Language

86. Honi

87. Horpa

88. Hu

89. Ili Turki

90. Iu Mien

91. Jiamao

92. Jiarong

93. Jingpho

94. Jinuo, Buyuan

95. Jinuo, Youle

96. Jurchen

97. Kaduo

98. Kalmyk-Oirat

99. Kang

100. Kangjia

101. Kathu

102. Katso

103. Kazakh

104. Kemiehua

105. Khakas

106. Khlula

107. Khmu

108. Khuen

109. Kim Mun

110. Kon Keu

111. Korean

112. Kuanhua

113. Kucong

114. Kyerung

115. Kyrgyz

116. Lachi

117. Ladakhi

118. Lahu

119. Lahu Shi

120. Lakkia

121. Lalo, Dongshanba

122. Lalo, Xishanba

123. Lalu, Eastern

124. Lalu, Western

125. Lamu

126. Lang'e

127. Laomian

128. Lashi

129. Lhaovo

130. Lhomi

131. Limi

132. Lingao

133. Lipo

134. Lisu

135. Lolopo

136. Lolopo, Southern

137. Lü

138. Luoba, Boga'er

139. Luoba, Yidu

140. Macanese

141. Mahei

142. Mak

143. Man Met

144. Manchu

145. Mang

146. Maonan

147. Miao, Central Huishui

148. Miao, Central Mashan

149. Miao, Chuanqiandian Cluster

150. Miao, Eastern Huishui

151. Miao, Eastern Qiandong

152. Miao, Eastern Xiangxi

153. Miao, Horned

154. Miao, Large Flowery

155. Miao, Luopohe

156. Miao, Northern Guiyang

157. Miao, Northern Huishui

158. Miao, Northern Mashan

159. Miao, Northern Qiandong

160. Miao, Small Flowery

161. Miao, Southern Guiyang

162. Miao, Southern Mashan

163. Miao, Southern Qiandong

164. Miao, Southwestern Guiyang

165. Miao, Southwestern Huishui

166. Miao, Western Mashan

167. Miao, Western Xiangxi

168. Miao, White

169. Mili

170. Miqie

171. Moji

172. Monba, Tawan

173. Mongolian, Peripheral

174. Muda

175. Muji, Northern

176. Muji, Qila

177. Muji, Southern

178. Mulam

179. Muya

180. Muzi

181. Naluo

182. Namuyi

183. Nanai

184. Nasu

185. Nasu, Wumeng

186. Nasu, Wusa

187. Naxi

188. Nisi

189. Nisu, Eastern

190. Nisu, Northern

191. Nisu, Southern

192. Nisu, Southwestern

193. Nung

194. Nuosu

195. Nusu

196. Oroqen

197. Pa Di

198. Pa-Hng

199. Palaung, Pale

200. Palaung, Rumai

201. Palaung, Shwe

202. Panang

203. Parauk

204. Pela

205. Phala

206. Phola

207. Phola, Alo

208. Pholo

209. Phowa, Ani

210. Phowa, Hlepho

211. Phowa, Labo

212. Phukha

213. Phuma

214. Phupa

215. Phupha

216. Phuza

217. Pumi, Northern

218. Pumi, Southern

219. Qabiao

220. Qiang, Northern

221. Qiang, Southern

222. Queyu

223. Riang

224. Russian

225. Salar

226. Samatao

227. Samei

228. Samtao

229. Sangkong

230. Sani

231. Sanie

232. Sarikoli

233. Shan

234. Shangzhai

235. She

236. Sherpa

237. Shixing

238. Sinicized Miao

239. Sui

240. Tai Dam

241. Tai Dón

242. Tai Hongjin

243. Tai Nüa

244. Tai Ya

245. Takpa

246. Talu

247. Tanglang

248. Tatar

249. T'en

250. Thangmi

251. Thopho

252. Tibetan, Amdo

253. Tibetan, Central

254. Tibetan, Khams

255. Tinani

256. Tsat

257. Tseku

258. Tshangla

259. Tu

260. Tujia, Northern

261. Tujia, Southern

262. Tuva

263. U

264. Uyghur

265. Uzbek, Northern

266. Vietnamese

267. Wa, Vo

268. Wakhi

269. Waxianghua

270. Wutunhua

271. Xiandao

272. Xibe

273. Yerong

274. Yugur, East

275. Yugur, West

276. Zaiwa

277. Zauzou

278. Zhaba

279. Zhuang

280. Zhuang, Central Hongshuihe

281. Zhuang, Dai

282. Zhuang, Eastern Hongshuihe

283. Zhuang, Guibei

284. Zhuang, Guibian

285. Zhuang, Lianshan

286. Zhuang, Liujiang

287. Zhuang, Liuqian

288. Zhuang, Minz

289. Zhuang, Nong

290. Zhuang, Qiubei

291. Zhuang, Yang

292. Zhuang, Yongbei

293. Zhuang, Yongnan

294. Zhuang, Youjiang

295. Zhuang, Zuojiang

296. Zokhuo

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The people in Asia speak a wide variety of languages due to the diverse cultures and populations across the continent. Some of the most spoken languages in Asia include Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Bengali, Japanese, Korean, and many others.

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Plucked
  • Grajabpi(กระจับปี่) - ancient fretted lute
  • Jakhe (จะเข้) - crocodile-shaped fretted floor zither with three strings
  • Phin (พิณ) - three-stringed lute used in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand
  • Phin phia(พิณเพียะ) - chest-resonated stick zither played by the Lanna of northern Thailand
  • Sueng (ซึง) - plucked lute from the Lanna region of northern Thailand
  • Phin hai(พิณไห) or hai song (ไหซอง) - a set of earthenware jars with rubber bands stretched over the open mouths
[edit]Bowed
  • Saw duang(ซอด้วง) - higher two-string fiddle with hardwood body; used in Classical Music
  • Saw sam sai (ซอสามสาย) - three-string spike fiddle with coconut shell body; used in classical music
  • Saw u (ซออู้) - lower two-string fiddle with a coconut shell body; used in classical music
  • Saw pip(ซอปีบ or ซอปี๊บ) or saw krapong (ซอกระป๋อง)- two-string fiddles with body made from a metal can; used in the Isan region of northeast Thailand; saw krapong is smaller
  • Saw bang(ซอบั้ง) - used in the Isan region of northeast Thailand
  • Salo (สะล้อ) - three-string spike fiddle used in the Lanna region
[edit]Struck[edit]Percussion[edit]Drums

A taphon

  • Taphon(ตะโพน) or klawng taphon (กลองตะโพน) - sacred barrel drum; played with the hands and used in the piphat ensemble
  • Taphon mon(ตะโพนมอญ) - large drum played with the hand,use in the piphat Mon
  • Glong thad(กลองทัด) - large drum played with sticks; usually played in a pair and used in the piphat ensemble
  • Rammana(รำมะนา) - frame drum; played with the hand
  • Thon (โทน) - goblet drum; played with the hand
  • Glong thap(กลองทับ) - goblet drum used primarily in southern Thai Folk Music
  • Glong khaek(กลองแขก) - barrel drum; played with the hands and generally played in pairs
  • Glong songna(กลองสองหน้า) - barrel drum; played with the hands
  • Glong yao(กลองยาว) - long drum; played with the hands
  • Poengmang khok (เปิงมางคอก), or simply poengmang (เปิงมาง) - set of tuned drums used in the piphat mon
  • Glong chatri(กลองชาตรี) - same Glong thad but smaller than,played with sticks,use in the piphat chatri
  • Glong banthoh (กลองบัณเฑาะว์) - smallest barrel drum; use in the Royal Thai Brahmanism-Hinduism Ceremony or ritual about the Thai Royal Family
  • Glong seng(กลองเส็ง), Glong ching(กลองจิ่ง), or Glong tae(กลองแตะ) - large drum played with sticks; generally played in pairs and used in competition in the Isan region of northeast Thailand, particularly by the Phu Thaipeople
[edit]Gong chimes
  • Khong wong lek (ฆ้องวงเล็ก) - higher gong circle; comprises many small tuned bossed gongs mounted in a rattan frame
  • Khong wong yai (ฆ้องวงใหญ่)- lower gong circle; comprises many small tuned bossed gongs mounted in a rattan frame
  • Khong mon(ฆ้องมอญ) - set of many small tuned bossed gongs arranged in vertical curved frame; usually primarily in funeral music
  • Khong rang(ฆ้องราง) - set of eight tuned gongs suspended horizontally in a straight frame; similar to the southern Philippine kulintang; rare
[edit]Keyboard
  • Ranat (ระนาด) - trough-resonated keyboard percussion instrument; generally played with two mallets and used in Thai classical and theater music
  • Pong lang(โปงลาง) - pentatonic log xylophone used in the Isan region
[edit]Gongs
  • Khong chai(ฆ้องชัย), also called khong hui (ฆ้องหุ่ย) or khong mui (ฆ้องมุ่ย) - huge hanging bossed gong used for indicating time
  • Khong mong(ฆ้องโหม่ง) or mong (โหม่ง) - medium-sized hanging bossed gong used in Thai ensembles
  • Khong meng(ฆ้องเหม่ง) or khong kratae (ฆ้องกระแต) - small bossed gong used as a signaling device and in traditional parades with klawng yao
  • Khong rao(ฆ้องราว) - three bossed gongs (small, medium, and large) suspended vertically in a wooden frame; rare
  • Khong khu(ฆ้องคู่) - pair of small bossed gongs suspended horizontally in a wooden box; used in theater music and music of southern Thailand
  • Wong khong chai (วงฆ้องชัย) - set of seven large bossed gongs suspended vertically in a circular frame; rare
[edit]Clappers
  • Krap (กรับ) - clapper
    • Krap phuang(กรับพวง) - bundle of hardwood and brass slats, tied together at one end
    • Krap sepha(กรับเสภา) - pair of bamboo or hardwood sticks
[edit]Cymbals
  • Ching (ฉิ่ง) - pair of small, thick cymbals joined by a cord; used to mark time
  • Chap (ฉาบ) - pair of flat cymbals joined by a cord
    • Chap lek(ฉาบเล็ก) - smaller
    • Chap yai(ฉาบใหญ่) - larger
[edit]Shaken bamboo
  • Angklung(อังกะลุง) - set of tuned bamboo tubes mounted in a frame and shaken; generally played by a group. comes from Indonesia.
[edit]Bronze drums

Traditional Thai Musical Instruments also are classified into four categories, by the region of Thailand in which they are used.

[edit]Wind[edit]Flutes
  • Khlui (ขลุ่ย) - vertical duct flute made of bamboo, hardwood, or plastic
    • Khlui lib(ขลุ่ยหลิบ or ขลุ่ยหลีบ; treble); not commonly used
    • Khlui phiang aw (ขลุ่ยเพียงออ; medium)
    • Khlui u(ขลุ่ยอู้; bass); not commonly used
  • Wot (โหวด) - circular panpipe used in the Isanregion of northeast Thailand. Play by holding between the hands, and while rotating, blow downwards into the pipes.
[edit]Free-reed
  • Khaen (แคน) - mouth organ used in the Isan (northeastern) region
  • Pi chum(ปี่จุม; called ปี่ซอ pi so in northern Thailand) - free reed pipe used in the Lanna(northern) region
  • Gourd mouth organ - used by the Akha(called lachi), Lisu(called fulu), and Lahu(called naw) peoples of the upland regions of northern Thailand
  • Jaw harp(called chongnong (จ้องหน่อง) in central Thailand and huen (หืน) in northeast Thailand) - played primarily among ethnic minorities of northern Thailand, as well as by the people of the Isan region of northeast Thailand
[edit]Oboes
  • Pi (ปี่) - quadruple- or double-reed oboe
    • Pi chanai(ปี่ไฉน) - possibly derived from the Indian shehnai
    • Pi chawa(ปี่ชวา) - used to accompany Muay Thai
    • Pi klang(ปี่กลาง)
    • Pi mon(ปี่มอญ) - large double-reed oboe with detachable metal bell; used for funeral music
    • Pi nai(ปี่ใน) - standard leading instrument used in the piphatensemble
    • Pi nok(ปี่นอก)
[edit]Horns
  • Trae (แตร) - metal horn
  • Sang (สังข์) - conch shell horn; also called trae sang (แตรสังข์)
  • Sang

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More than 500 languages are spoken in Asia. Here is a partial list:

1. Achang

2. Ache

3. Ai-Cham

4. Ainu

5. Akeu

6. Akha

7. Alugu

8. Aluo

9. Awa

10. Awu

11. Axi

12. Ayi

13. Ayizi

14. Azha

15. Azhe

16. Bai, Central

17. Bai, Northern

18. Bai, Southern

19. Baima

20. Biao

21. Biao Mon

22. Biao-Jiao Mien

23. Bisu

24. Biyo

25. Blang

26. Bokha

27. Bolyu

28. Bonan

29. Bouyei

30. Bugan

31. Bunu, Bu-Nao

32. Bunu, Jiongnai

33. Bunu, Wunai

34. Bunu, Younuo

35. Buriat, China

36. Buxinhua

37. Buyang E'ma

38. Buyang, Baha

39. Buyang, Langnian

40. Cao Miao

41. Chadong

42. Chepya

43. Chesu

44. Chinese

45. Chinese Sign Language

46. Chinese, Gan

47. Chinese, Hakka

48. Chinese, Huizhou

49. Chinese, Jinyu

50. Chinese, Mandarin

51. Chinese, Min Bei

52. Chinese, Min Dong

53. Chinese, Min Nan

54. Chinese, Min Zhong

55. Chinese, Pu-Xian

56. Chinese, Wu

57. Chinese, Xiang

58. Chinese, Yue

59. Choni

60. Cun

61. Darang Deng

62. Daur

63. Dong, Northern

64. Dong, Southern

65. Dongxiang

66. Drung

67. Dzao Min

68. E

69. English

70. Enu

71. Ersu

72. Evenki

73. Ge

74. Gelao

75. Geman Deng

76. Gepo

77. Groma

78. Guanyinqiao

79. Guiqiong

80. Hani

81. Hlai

82. Hlersu

83. Hmong

84. Hmong Njua

85. Hong Kong Sign Language

86. Honi

87. Horpa

88. Hu

89. Ili Turki

90. Iu Mien

91. Jiamao

92. Jiarong

93. Jingpho

94. Jinuo, Buyuan

95. Jinuo, Youle

96. Jurchen

97. Kaduo

98. Kalmyk-Oirat

99. Kang

100. Kangjia

101. Kathu

102. Katso

103. Kazakh

104. Kemiehua

105. Khakas

106. Khlula

107. Khmu

108. Khuen

109. Kim Mun

110. Kon Keu

111. Korean

112. Kuanhua

113. Kucong

114. Kyerung

115. Kyrgyz

116. Lachi

117. Ladakhi

118. Lahu

119. Lahu Shi

120. Lakkia

121. Lalo, Dongshanba

122. Lalo, Xishanba

123. Lalu, Eastern

124. Lalu, Western

125. Lamu

126. Lang'e

127. Laomian

128. Lashi

129. Lhaovo

130. Lhomi

131. Limi

132. Lingao

133. Lipo

134. Lisu

135. Lolopo

136. Lolopo, Southern

137. Lü

138. Luoba, Boga'er

139. Luoba, Yidu

140. Macanese

141. Mahei

142. Mak

143. Man Met

144. Manchu

145. Mang

146. Maonan

147. Miao, Central Huishui

148. Miao, Central Mashan

149. Miao, Chuanqiandian Cluster

150. Miao, Eastern Huishui

151. Miao, Eastern Qiandong

152. Miao, Eastern Xiangxi

153. Miao, Horned

154. Miao, Large Flowery

155. Miao, Luopohe

156. Miao, Northern Guiyang

157. Miao, Northern Huishui

158. Miao, Northern Mashan

159. Miao, Northern Qiandong

160. Miao, Small Flowery

161. Miao, Southern Guiyang

162. Miao, Southern Mashan

163. Miao, Southern Qiandong

164. Miao, Southwestern Guiyang

165. Miao, Southwestern Huishui

166. Miao, Western Mashan

167. Miao, Western Xiangxi

168. Miao, White

169. Mili

170. Miqie

171. Moji

172. Monba, Tawan

173. Mongolian, Peripheral

174. Muda

175. Muji, Northern

176. Muji, Qila

177. Muji, Southern

178. Mulam

179. Muya

180. Muzi

181. Naluo

182. Namuyi

183. Nanai

184. Nasu

185. Nasu, Wumeng

186. Nasu, Wusa

187. Naxi

188. Nisi

189. Nisu, Eastern

190. Nisu, Northern

191. Nisu, Southern

192. Nisu, Southwestern

193. Nung

194. Nuosu

195. Nusu

196. Oroqen

197. Pa Di

198. Pa-Hng

199. Palaung, Pale

200. Palaung, Rumai

201. Palaung, Shwe

202. Panang

203. Parauk

204. Pela

205. Phala

206. Phola

207. Phola, Alo

208. Pholo

209. Phowa, Ani

210. Phowa, Hlepho

211. Phowa, Labo

212. Phukha

213. Phuma

214. Phupa

215. Phupha

216. Phuza

217. Pumi, Northern

218. Pumi, Southern

219. Qabiao

220. Qiang, Northern

221. Qiang, Southern

222. Queyu

223. Riang

224. Russian

225. Salar

226. Samatao

227. Samei

228. Samtao

229. Sangkong

230. Sani

231. Sanie

232. Sarikoli

233. Shan

234. Shangzhai

235. She

236. Sherpa

237. Shixing

238. Sinicized Miao

239. Sui

240. Tai Dam

241. Tai Dón

242. Tai Hongjin

243. Tai Nüa

244. Tai Ya

245. Takpa

246. Talu

247. Tanglang

248. Tatar

249. T'en

250. Thangmi

251. Thopho

252. Tibetan, Amdo

253. Tibetan, Central

254. Tibetan, Khams

255. Tinani

256. Tsat

257. Tseku

258. Tshangla

259. Tu

260. Tujia, Northern

261. Tujia, Southern

262. Tuva

263. U

264. Uyghur

265. Uzbek, Northern

266. Vietnamese

267. Wa, Vo

268. Wakhi

269. Waxianghua

270. Wutunhua

271. Xiandao

272. Xibe

273. Yerong

274. Yugur, East

275. Yugur, West

276. Zaiwa

277. Zauzou

278. Zhaba

279. Zhuang

280. Zhuang, Central Hongshuihe

281. Zhuang, Dai

282. Zhuang, Eastern Hongshuihe

283. Zhuang, Guibei

284. Zhuang, Guibian

285. Zhuang, Lianshan

286. Zhuang, Liujiang

287. Zhuang, Liuqian

288. Zhuang, Minz

289. Zhuang, Nong

290. Zhuang, Qiubei

291. Zhuang, Yang

292. Zhuang, Yongbei

293. Zhuang, Yongnan

294. Zhuang, Youjiang

295. Zhuang, Zuojiang

296. Zokhuo

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the musical instruments of Thailand are the following: Sao-Duang;Sao-Saam-Saay;and Chakee are String Instruments;

Pi nai is an instrument of Wind type;and Taphone, Klong That, Thon, Ching, Ranat Ek and Khong Wong Lek are Percussion Instruments.

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It depends on which of India's 455 languages you want to say it in. Here is a list of languages for India:

1. Aariya

2. Adi

3. Adi, Galo

4. Agariya

5. Ahirani

6. Ahom

7. Aimol

8. Aiton

9. Aka-Bea

10. Aka-Bo

11. Aka-Cari

12. Aka-Jeru

13. Aka-Kede

14. Aka-Kol

15. Aka-Kora

16. Akar-Bale

17. Allar

18. Amri Karbi

19. Anal

20. Andaman Creole Hindi

21. Andh

22. Angika

23. Apatani

24. A-Pucikwar

25. Aranadan

26. Assamese

27. Asuri

28. A'tong

29. Awadhi

30. Badaga

31. Bagheli

32. Bagri

33. Balochi, Eastern

34. Balti

35. Bareli, Palya

36. Bareli, Pauri

37. Bareli, Rathwi

38. Bateri

39. Bauria

40. Bazigar

41. Bellari

42. Bengali

43. Bhadrawahi

44. Bhalay

45. Bharia

46. Bhatola

47. Bhatri

48. Bhattiyali

49. Bhilali

50. Bhili

51. Bhojpuri

52. Bhunjia

53. Biete

54. Bijori

55. Bilaspuri

56. Birhor

57. Bishnupriya

58. Bodo

59. Bodo Parja

60. Bondo

61. Braj Bhasha

62. Brokskat

63. Bugun

64. Buksa

65. Bundeli

66. Byangsi

67. Chakma

68. Chamari

69. Chambeali

70. Changthang

71. Chaudangsi

72. Chaura

73. Chenchu

74. Chetti, Wayanad

75. Chhattisgarhi

76. Chin, Bawm

77. Chin, Falam

78. Chin, Haka

79. Chin, Khumi

80. Chin, Mara

81. Chin, Matu

82. Chin, Paite

83. Chin, Tedim

84. Chin, Thado

85. Chinali

86. Chiru

87. Chodri

88. Chug

89. Churahi

90. Darlong

91. Darmiya

92. Deccan

93. Degaru

94. Deori

95. Desiya

96. Dhanki

97. Dhanwar

98. Dhatki

99. Dhimal

100. Dhodia

101. Dhundari

102. Digaro-Mishmi

103. Dimasa

104. Dogri

105. Dogri

106. Domari

107. Dubli

108. Dungra Bhil

109. Duruwa

110. Dzongkha

111. English

112. Eravallan

113. Gadaba, Bodo

114. Gadaba, Mudhili

115. Gadaba, Pottangi Ollar

116. Gaddi

117. Gahri

118. Gamit

119. Gangte

120. Garasia, Adiwasi

121. Garasia, Rajput

122. Garhwali

123. Garo

124. Gata'

125. Godwari

126. Gondi

127. Gondi, Northern

128. Gondi, Southern

129. Gowlan

130. Gowli

131. Groma

132. Gujarati

133. Gujari

134. Gurung, Western

135. Hadothi

136. Hajong

137. Halbi

138. Haryanvi

139. Hindi

140. Hinduri

141. Hmar

142. Ho

143. Holiya

144. Hrangkhol

145. Hruso

146. Idu-Mishmi

147. Indian Sign Language

148. Indo-Portuguese

149. Irula

150. Jad

151. Jangshung

152. Jarawa

153. Jaunsari

154. Juang

155. Juray

156. Kachari

157. Kachchi

158. Kadar

159. Kaikadi

160. Kalanadi

161. Kamar

162. Kamta

163. Kanashi

164. Kanauji

165. Kangri

166. Kanikkaran

167. Kanjari

168. Kannada

169. Karbi

170. Kashmiri

171. Katkari

172. Khaling

173. Khamba

174. Khamti

175. Khamyang

176. Khandesi

177. Kharia

178. Kharia Thar

179. Khasi

180. Khirwar

181. Khowar

182. Kinnauri

183. Kinnauri, Bhoti

184. Kinnauri, Chitkuli

185. Kinnauri, Harijan

186. Koch

187. Koda

188. Kodaku

189. Kodava

190. Koireng

191. Kok Borok

192. Kolami, Northwestern

193. Kolami, Southeastern

194. Koli, Kachi

195. Koli, Wadiyara

196. Kom

197. Konda-Dora

198. Konkani

199. Konkani

200. Konkani, Goan

201. Koraga, Korra

202. Koraga, Mudu

203. Korku

204. Korlai Creole Portuguese

205. Korwa

206. Kota

207. Koya

208. Kudiya

209. Kudmali

210. Kui

211. Kukna

212. Kulung

213. Kumaoni

214. Kumarbhag Paharia

215. Kumbaran

216. Kunduvadi

217. Kupia

218. Kurichiya

219. Kurmukar

220. Kurumba, Alu

221. Kurumba, Attapady

222. Kurumba, Betta

223. Kurumba, Jennu

224. Kurumba, Kannada

225. Kurumba, Mullu

226. Kurux

227. Kuvi

228. Ladakhi

229. Lambadi

230. Lamkang

231. Lepcha

232. Lhomi

233. Limbu

234. Lish

235. Lisu

236. Lodhi

237. Lohar, Gade

238. Lohar, Lahul

239. Lyngngam

240. Magahi

241. Magar, Eastern

242. Mahali

243. Maithili

244. Majhi

245. Majhwar

246. Mal Paharia

247. Mala Malasar

248. Malankuravan

249. Malapandaram

250. Malaryan

251. Malasar

252. Malavedan

253. Malayalam

254. Maldivian

255. Malvi

256. Manda

257. Mandeali

258. Manna-Dora

259. Mannan

260. Marathi

261. Maria

262. Maria, Dandami

263. Marma

264. Marwari

265. Marwari

266. Mawchi

267. Meitei

268. Merwari

269. Mewari

270. Mewati

271. Miji

272. Miju-Mishmi

273. Mina

274. Mirgan

275. Miri

276. Mizo

277. Monpa, Kalaktang

278. Monpa, Tawang

279. Mru

280. Muduga

281. Mugom

282. Mukha-Dora

283. Munda

284. Mundari

285. Muria, Eastern

286. Muria, Far Western

287. Muria, Western

288. Muthuvan

289. Na

290. Naga Pidgin

291. Naga, Angami

292. Naga, Ao

293. Naga, Chang

294. Naga, Chokri

295. Naga, Chothe

296. Naga, Inpui

297. Naga, Kharam

298. Naga, Khezha

299. Naga, Khiamniungan

300. Naga, Khoibu

301. Naga, Konyak

302. Naga, Liangmai

303. Naga, Lotha

304. Naga, Makuri

305. Naga, Mao

306. Naga, Maram

307. Naga, Maring

308. Naga, Monsang

309. Naga, Moyon

310. Naga, Mzieme

311. Naga, Nocte

312. Naga, Northern Rengma

313. Naga, Phom

314. Naga, Pochuri

315. Naga, Poumei

316. Naga, Puimei

317. Naga, Purum

318. Naga, Rongmei

319. Naga, Sangtam

320. Naga, Southern Rengma

321. Naga, Sumi

322. Naga, Tangkhul

323. Naga, Tarao

324. Naga, Tase

325. Naga, Thangal

326. Naga, Tutsa

327. Naga, Wancho

328. Naga, Yimchungru

329. Naga, Zeme

330. Nagarchal

331. Nahali

332. Nahari

333. Nefamese

334. Nepali

335. Newar

336. Nicobarese, Car

337. Nicobarese, Central

338. Nicobarese, Southern

339. Nihali

340. Nimadi

341. Nisi

342. Noiri

343. Oko-Juwoi

344. Öñge

345. Oriya

346. Oriya, Adivasi

347. Pahari, Kullu

348. Pahari, Mahasu

349. Pali

350. Paliyan

351. Panchpargania

352. Pangwali

353. Paniya

354. Panjabi, Eastern

355. Panjabi, Mirpur

356. Panjabi, Western

357. Pankhu

358. Pao

359. Pardhan

360. Pardhi

361. Parenga

362. Parsi

363. Pathiya

364. Pattani

365. Pengo

366. Phake

367. Phudagi

368. Pnar

369. Powari

370. Purik

371. Rabha

372. Rajasthani

373. Ralte

374. Rangkas

375. Ranglong

376. Rathawi

377. Ravula

378. Rawang

379. Rawat

380. Reli

381. Riang

382. Rongpo

383. Ruga

384. Sadri

385. Sakachep

386. Samvedi

387. Sansi

388. Sanskrit

389. Santali

390. Sartang

391. Saurashtra

392. Sauria Paharia

393. Savara

394. Sentinel

395. Seraiki

396. Shekhawati

397. Shendu

398. Sherdukpen

399. Sherpa

400. Shina

401. Sholaga

402. Shom Peng

403. Shumcho

404. Sikkimese

405. Simte

406. Sindhi

407. Singpho

408. Sirmauri

409. Sora

410. Spiti Bhoti

411. Stod Bhoti

412. Sulung

413. Sunam

414. Surjapuri

415. Sylheti

416. Tamang, Eastern

417. Tamil

418. Telugu

419. Teressa

420. Thachanadan

421. Thangmi

422. Tharu, Chitwania

423. Tharu, Dangaura

424. Tharu, Kathoriya

425. Tharu, Kochila

426. Tharu, Rana

427. Thulung

428. Tibetan

429. Tinani

430. Tiwa

431. Toda

432. Toto

433. Tshangla

434. Tukpa

435. Tulu

436. Turi

437. Turung

438. Ullatan

439. Urali

440. Urdu

441. Vaagri Booli

442. Vaiphei

443. Varhadi-Nagpuri

444. Varli

445. Vasavi

446. Vishavan

447. Waddar

448. Wagdi

449. War-Jaintia

450. Yakha

451. Yerukula

452. Zakhring

453. Zangskari

454. Zou

455. Zyphe

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There are more than 500 languages spoken on the Indian Subcontinent. Here is a partial list:

1. Aariya

2. Adi

3. Adi, Galo

4. Agariya

5. Ahirani

6. Ahom

7. Aimol

8. Aiton

9. Aka-Bea

10. Aka-Bo

11. Aka-Cari

12. Aka-Jeru

13. Aka-Kede

14. Aka-Kol

15. Aka-Kora

16. Akar-Bale

17. Allar

18. Amri Karbi

19. Anal

20. Andaman Creole Hindi

21. Andh

22. Angika

23. Apatani

24. A-Pucikwar

25. Aranadan

26. Assamese

27. Asuri

28. A'tong

29. Awadhi

30. Badaga

31. Bagheli

32. Bagri

33. Balochi, Eastern

34. Balti

35. Bareli, Palya

36. Bareli, Pauri

37. Bareli, Rathwi

38. Bateri

39. Bauria

40. Bazigar

41. Bellari

42. Bengali

43. Bhadrawahi

44. Bhalay

45. Bharia

46. Bhatola

47. Bhatri

48. Bhattiyali

49. Bhilali

50. Bhili

51. Bhojpuri

52. Bhunjia

53. Biete

54. Bijori

55. Bilaspuri

56. Birhor

57. Bishnupriya

58. Bodo

59. Bodo Parja

60. Bondo

61. Braj Bhasha

62. Brokskat

63. Bugun

64. Buksa

65. Bundeli

66. Byangsi

67. Chakma

68. Chamari

69. Chambeali

70. Changthang

71. Chaudangsi

72. Chaura

73. Chenchu

74. Chetti, Wayanad

75. Chhattisgarhi

76. Chin, Bawm

77. Chin, Falam

78. Chin, Haka

79. Chin, Khumi

80. Chin, Mara

81. Chin, Matu

82. Chin, Paite

83. Chin, Tedim

84. Chin, Thado

85. Chinali

86. Chiru

87. Chodri

88. Chug

89. Churahi

90. Darlong

91. Darmiya

92. Deccan

93. Degaru

94. Deori

95. Desiya

96. Dhanki

97. Dhanwar

98. Dhatki

99. Dhimal

100. Dhodia

101. Dhundari

102. Digaro-Mishmi

103. Dimasa

104. Dogri

105. Dogri

106. Domari

107. Dubli

108. Dungra Bhil

109. Duruwa

110. Dzongkha

111. English

112. Eravallan

113. French

114. Gadaba, Bodo

115. Gadaba, Mudhili

116. Gadaba, Pottangi Ollar

117. Gaddi

118. Gahri

119. Gamit

120. Gangte

121. Garasia, Adiwasi

122. Garasia, Rajput

123. Garhwali

124. Garo

125. Gata'

126. Godwari

127. Gondi

128. Gondi, Northern

129. Gondi, Southern

130. Gowlan

131. Gowli

132. Groma

133. Gujarati

134. Gujari

135. Gurung, Western

136. Hadothi

137. Hajong

138. Halbi

139. Haryanvi

140. Hindi

141. Hinduri

142. Hmar

143. Ho

144. Holiya

145. Hrangkhol

146. Hruso

147. Idu-Mishmi

148. Indian Sign Language

149. Indo-Portuguese

150. Irula

151. Jad

152. Jangshung

153. Jarawa

154. Jaunsari

155. Juang

156. Juray

157. Kachari

158. Kachchi

159. Kadar

160. Kaikadi

161. Kalanadi

162. Kamar

163. Kamta

164. Kanashi

165. Kanauji

166. Kangri

167. Kanikkaran

168. Kanjari

169. Kannada

170. Karbi

171. Kashmiri

172. Katkari

173. Khaling

174. Khamba

175. Khamti

176. Khamyang

177. Khandesi

178. Kharia

179. Kharia Thar

180. Khasi

181. Khirwar

182. Khowar

183. Kinnauri

184. Kinnauri, Bhoti

185. Kinnauri, Chitkuli

186. Kinnauri, Harijan

187. Koch

188. Koda

189. Kodaku

190. Kodava

191. Koireng

192. Kok Borok

193. Kolami, Northwestern

194. Kolami, Southeastern

195. Koli, Kachi

196. Koli, Wadiyara

197. Kom

198. Konda-Dora

199. Konkani

200. Konkani

201. Konkani, Goan

202. Koraga, Korra

203. Koraga, Mudu

204. Korku

205. Korlai Creole Portuguese

206. Korwa

207. Kota

208. Koya

209. Kudiya

210. Kudmali

211. Kui

212. Kukna

213. Kulung

214. Kumaoni

215. Kumarbhag Paharia

216. Kumbaran

217. Kunduvadi

218. Kupia

219. Kurichiya

220. Kurmukar

221. Kurumba, Alu

222. Kurumba, Attapady

223. Kurumba, Betta

224. Kurumba, Jennu

225. Kurumba, Kannada

226. Kurumba, Mullu

227. Kurux

228. Kuvi

229. Ladakhi

230. Lambadi

231. Lamkang

232. Lepcha

233. Lhomi

234. Limbu

235. Lish

236. Lisu

237. Lodhi

238. Lohar, Gade

239. Lohar, Lahul

240. Lyngngam

241. Magahi

242. Magar, Eastern

243. Mahali

244. Maithili

245. Majhi

246. Majhwar

247. Mal Paharia

248. Mala Malasar

249. Malankuravan

250. Malapandaram

251. Malaryan

252. Malasar

253. Malavedan

254. Malayalam

255. Maldivian

256. Malvi

257. Manda

258. Mandeali

259. Manna-Dora

260. Mannan

261. Marathi

262. Maria

263. Maria, Dandami

264. Marma

265. Marwari

266. Marwari

267. Mawchi

268. Meitei

269. Merwari

270. Mewari

271. Mewati

272. Miji

273. Miju-Mishmi

274. Mina

275. Mirgan

276. Miri

277. Mizo

278. Monpa, Kalaktang

279. Monpa, Tawang

280. Mru

281. Muduga

282. Mugom

283. Mukha-Dora

284. Munda

285. Mundari

286. Muria, Eastern

287. Muria, Far Western

288. Muria, Western

289. Muthuvan

290. Na

291. Naga Pidgin

292. Naga, Angami

293. Naga, Ao

294. Naga, Chang

295. Naga, Chokri

296. Naga, Chothe

297. Naga, Inpui

298. Naga, Kharam

299. Naga, Khezha

300. Naga, Khiamniungan

301. Naga, Khoibu

302. Naga, Konyak

303. Naga, Liangmai

304. Naga, Lotha

305. Naga, Makuri

306. Naga, Mao

307. Naga, Maram

308. Naga, Maring

309. Naga, Monsang

310. Naga, Moyon

311. Naga, Mzieme

312. Naga, Nocte

313. Naga, Northern Rengma

314. Naga, Phom

315. Naga, Pochuri

316. Naga, Poumei

317. Naga, Puimei

318. Naga, Purum

319. Naga, Rongmei

320. Naga, Sangtam

321. Naga, Southern Rengma

322. Naga, Sumi

323. Naga, Tangkhul

324. Naga, Tarao

325. Naga, Tase

326. Naga, Thangal

327. Naga, Tutsa

328. Naga, Wancho

329. Naga, Yimchungru

330. Naga, Zeme

331. Nagarchal

332. Nahali

333. Nahari

334. Nefamese

335. Nepali

336. Newar

337. Nicobarese, Car

338. Nicobarese, Central

339. Nicobarese, Southern

340. Nihali

341. Nimadi

342. Nisi

343. Noiri

344. Oko-Juwoi

345. Öñge

346. Oriya

347. Oriya, Adivasi

348. Pahari, Kullu

349. Pahari, Mahasu

350. Pali

351. Paliyan

352. Panchpargania

353. Pangwali

354. Paniya

355. Panjabi, Eastern

356. Panjabi, Mirpur

357. Panjabi, Western

358. Pankhu

359. Pao

360. Pardhan

361. Pardhi

362. Parenga

363. Parsi

364. Pathiya

365. Pattani

366. Pengo

367. Phake

368. Phudagi

369. Pnar

370. Portuguese

371. Powari

372. Purik

373. Rabha

374. Rajasthani

375. Ralte

376. Rangkas

377. Ranglong

378. Rathawi

379. Ravula

380. Rawang

381. Rawat

382. Reli

383. Riang

384. Rongpo

385. Ruga

386. Sadri

387. Sakachep

388. Samvedi

389. Sansi

390. Sanskrit

391. Santali

392. Sartang

393. Saurashtra

394. Sauria Paharia

395. Savara

396. Sentinel

397. Seraiki

398. Shekhawati

399. Shendu

400. Sherdukpen

401. Sherpa

402. Shina

403. Sholaga

404. Shom Peng

405. Shumcho

406. Sikkimese

407. Simte

408. Sindhi

409. Singpho

410. Sirmauri

411. Sora

412. Spiti Bhoti

413. Stod Bhoti

414. Sulung

415. Sunam

416. Surjapuri

417. Sylheti

418. Tamang, Eastern

419. Tamil

420. Telugu

421. Teressa

422. Thachanadan

423. Thangmi

424. Tharu, Chitwania

425. Tharu, Dangaura

426. Tharu, Kathoriya

427. Tharu, Kochila

428. Tharu, Rana

429. Thulung

430. Tibetan

431. Tinani

432. Tiwa

433. Toda

434. Toto

435. Tshangla

436. Tukpa

437. Tulu

438. Turi

439. Turung

440. Ullatan

441. Urali

442. Urdu

443. Vaagri Booli

444. Vaiphei

445. Varhadi-Nagpuri

446. Varli

447. Vasavi

448. Vishavan

449. Waddar

450. Wagdi

451. War-Jaintia

452. Yakha

453. Yerukula

454. Zakhring

455. Zangskari

456. Zou

457. Zyphe

1 answer


Spanish: please - por favor, thank you - gracias French: please - s’il vous plaît, thank you - merci Chinese: please - qǐng, thank you - xièxiè Japanese: please - onegai shimasu, thank you - arigatou gozaimasu

2 answers


Spanish - hola

French - bonjour

Russian - привет

Norwegian - hallo

Vietnamese - xin chào

Swedish - hej

Polish - witaj Romanian - salut

Italian - ciao

Japanese - konnichi wa

Hebrew - שלום (shalom)


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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, seeSunda] 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) BaiBengali (Bangladesh, India) Nomoskaar Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Ei je Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Aadaab Bengali (Bangladesh, India) Assalamualaikum Berau (Indonesia) Elsalam aleki [Berber, see Kabyle andTamasheq] 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? 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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, seeBelorussian] 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) NamaskarChaldean (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, seeKiga] [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, seeOjibwe] 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 mamphaChitonga (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'iCornish (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, seeMuskogee] Creole (Dominican Republic) [morning] Bon jou Creole (St. Lucia) Bonjou [Creole (French Guyana), seeKréyòl] [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] AhojDagaare (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) HejDanish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Hejsa Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Hej Danish (Denmark, Greenland) [informal] Davs Danish (South Jutland) Mojn Dari (Afghanistan) Chotor astyDawan (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, seeKumeyaay] 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) ObusiDrehu (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 andYup'ik] Esperanto (international use) Saluton Esselen (Big Sur California USA) Saleki asatsa Estonian (Estonia) Tervist Estonian (Estonia) Tere Estonian (Estonia) T�au 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 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 andYup'ik] Esperanto (international use) Saluton Esselen (Big Sur California USA) Saleki asatsa Estonian (Estonia) Tervist Estonian (Estonia) Tere Estonian (Estonia) T�au 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 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 andYup'ik] Esperanto (international use) Saluton Esselen (Big Sur California USA) Saleki asatsa Estonian (Estonia) Tervist Estonian (Estonia) Tere Estonian (Estonia) T�au 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 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 andYup'ik] Esperanto (international use) Saluton Esselen (Big Sur California USA) Saleki asatsa Estonian (Estonia) Tervist Estonian (Estonia) Tere Estonian (Estonia) T�au 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 dokGarífuna (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, seeKikuyu] Giryama (Africa) Zhoyo Giryama (Kenya) Dzasindadze Gitonga (Mozambique) Wa bonwaGong (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, seeTembé 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, seeFulani] Hän (Alaska) Nahhwanànkak nahokhwadál geenjit shòn tr'iinlii Harari (Ethiopia) AmanHassaniya (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-aishHiri 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 losHmong 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 j�ng 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 andKalaallisut] [Inuktitut (Alaska), seeIñupiaq] 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 andKalaallisut] 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] HaileoIrish 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, seeMien] 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, seeDyula] 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 soohKanienkehaka (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:tonKanjobal (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 jach�y 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, seeGeorgian] 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 sreyKhmu (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] MbukwaKihaya (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) SalamKiribati (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)[" 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, seeGunggari] [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, seeKwakiutl] [Kwakwala, see Kwakiutl] Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Wa aluka Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Mwa aluka Kwaya (Tanzania) Murembe [Kweneecheeaht, seeMakah] 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) KuambiluLacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [to enter a house] Taringrech Lacandón (Chiapas Mexico) [answer= come in] Or ken Ladakhi (Pakistan) Djuley Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige Italy) Bon diLadino (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 laLakhota (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) AboLenape [Delaware] (Delaware United States) Hè [Leonese, see Lleonese] Lepcha (India, Nepal, Bhutan) Khámrí [Lholankok, see Sinkyone] [Lifou, seeDrehu] 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, seePlattdeutsch] 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, seeMaasai] 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) HeiMakah (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, seeDhivehi] Malinké (Mali) I be di [Maliseet, seePassamaquoddy] 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) NawahMandarin (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, seeMapudungun] 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, seeHassaniya] [Mayan, see Achí,Aguacateco, Acateco,Chortí, Chuj, Ixil,Jacalteco, Kanjobal,Kekchi, Lacandon, Mam,Mopán Maya, Pocomchí,Quiché, Tzotzil, andYucateco] [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] NatupaiMeithei (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, seeDawan] [Mfantse, see Fante] Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) Aya aya Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) [to a friend] Aya aya niihka [Miao, see Hmong Daw andHmong Njua] Miccosukee (Florida USA) Che hun ta moMien (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 beáktenMixtec (Chalcatongo Mexico) [morning] Tàníndi Mixtec (Chalcatongo Oaxaca Mexico) [morning] Tándi Mixtec (Magdalena Pe�asco Oaxaca Mexico) Taondi Mixtec (Magdalena Pe�asco 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, seeKanienkehaka] Mohegan (Eastern USA) Aquai Mohegan (Eastern USA) Quin'a moth'a [Mohican, seeMohegan] [Mokpwe, see Bakweri] Moksha (Russia) Shumbrat Mon (Myanmar, Thailand) Mangera 7aw Monégasque (Monaco) Bon giurnu [Mong, see Hmong Daw andHmong 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, seeMòoré] 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, seeMuskogee] [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, seePipil] 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 Assyrianand 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, seeLingala] Ngalkbon (Australia) Nyale Ngambay (Chad) Láphìa Ngambay (Chad) [answer] Láphìa ya Ngambay (Chad) LàlééNganasan (Siberia Russia) Doroba Ngiyampaa (Australia) Yamakarra Ngizim (Nigeria) Úsài Ngumba (Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea) Mirembe Nicobarese (Nicobar) Ho Nias (Indonesia) JahowuNigerian 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, seeKinyakyusa] [Nyamwezi, see Kinyamwezi] [Nyankore, see Lunyankole] [Nyaturu, seeKinyaturu] [Occitan, see Provencaland 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] IheePaipai (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 ussalamPassamaquoddy (Maine USA, New Bruns. Canada) Tan kahk Paugusett (USA) Saygo Pende (Congo) Moyo Pende (Congo) Wabanda [Penobscot, see Abenaki] [Peskotomuhkatiyik, seePassamaquoddy] 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 youPlattdeutsch (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, seePlattdeutsch] 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 [Q'anjob'al, seeKanjobal] Quechua Ancashino (Ancash Peru) Winchis Quechua Ayacuchano (Ayacucho Peru) Rimaykullayki Quechua Boliviano (Bolivia) Imaynalla Quechua Cochabambino (Bolivia) [afternoon] Allin sukha Quechua Cuzqueño (Cuzco Peru) Allillanchu? Quechua Cuzqueño [answer to Allillanchu] Allillanmi Quechua Cuzqueño (Cuzco Peru) Napaykullayki Quechua Cuzqueño (Cuzco Peru) Napaykuyin Quechua Cuzqueño (Cuzco Peru) [informal] RaphiQuiché (Guatemala) [formal] Chila jukla Quiché (Guatemala) [to man] Sakaric, tat Quiché (Guatemala) [to man] Säqärik, tata'ib Quiché (Guatemala) [to woman] Sakaric, nan Quiché (Guatemala) [to woman] Säqärik, nana'ib Quichua (Ecuador) [good day] Alli punzha Quichua (Ecuador) [good day] Alli puncha Quichua (Ecuador) Causanquichu? Quichua (Ecuador) [when entering a house] Mincachihuai 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, seeRomansch] [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] ChangwanaSepedi (South Africa) Dumela Sepedi (South Africa) Thobela Serbian (Bosnia, Yugoslavia) Zdravo Serbian (Bosnia, Yugoslavia) Dobar dan Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) Ndio ko yongSeselwa (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) HaiSetswana (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, seePassamaquoddy] 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) andSesotho (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, seeTamasheq] 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, seeNganasan] 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, seeCham] [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), seeGitonga] 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, seeChuuk] Tsaatang (Mongolia) Aqua Tsaatang (Mongolia) San baino [Tsaga, see Enga] [Tsalagi, seeCherokee] Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) Danach'e 'a Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) [reply] Sasch'eTshiluba (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, seeTamasheq] Tübatalabal (California United States) Mãi Tulu (India) Namaskaara Tulu (India) Yencha ullere Tulu (India) Yencha ullaaru [Tumbuka, see Chitumbuka] [Tupi, seeTembé 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 Asanteand 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 bạn 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 chị 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, seeKinyaturu] [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, seeHuron] Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) Molo Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) [plural] Molweni Xucuru (Brazil) [morning] Bremen Xucuru-Cariri (Brazil) Akakáume Xucuru-Cariri (Brazil) [answer] Íkaké Yacouba (Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia) [morning,m] Unzhu babo Yacouba (Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia) [morning,w] Na babo Yaka (Angola, Congo-Kinshasa) Mbote Yami (Taiwan) [to older male, 'uncle'] Maran gon Yami (Taiwan) [to older female, 'aunt'] Kaminan gon Yami (Taiwan) [to older peer, 'sibling'] Kaka gon Yami (Taiwan) [to younger peer, 'sibling'] Wali gon Yami (Taiwan) [to younger person, 'child'] Anak gon Yankunytjatjara (South Australia) Wai Yanomami (Venezuela, Brazil) Eou [Yao (Africa), see Chiyao] [Yao (Asia), seeMien] Yapese (Micronesia) Mogethin Yaqui (Sonora Mexico, Arizona USA) Diós 'emchiókue [Yatvingian, seeSûdovian] Yiddish (Russia, USA) Ah guten tog Yiddish (Russia, USA) Sholem aleykhem Yiddish (Russia, USA) [answer] Aleykhem sholem Yiddish (Poland, Belgium) A gütt'n tuuk Yitchogo (Gabon) [to women] Timogya Yitchogo (Gabon) [to women] Yi maram bouga Yitchogo (Gabon) [to men] Buokaye Yoko (Japan) Bo Yolngu Matha (Australia) Nha mirri Yolngu Matha (Australia) Yo, nha mirri Yolngu Matha (Australia) Yo manymak Yoruba (West Africa) [morning, honorific] E kú àárò Yoruba (West Africa) [afternoon, honorific] E kú òsán Yoruba (West Africa) [evening, honorific] E kú ìròle Yoruba (West Africa) [night/before midnight] E kú alé Yoruba (West Africa) [night/after midnight] E kú áísún Yoruba (West Africa) [to a person at home] E kú alé Yoruba (West Africa) [to a person at work] E kú isé Yoruba (West Africa) [to a person returning] E kú àbò Yoruba (West Africa) [to a person sitting] E kú ìjokòó Yoruba (West Africa) [after long absence] E kú àmójúbà Yoruba (West Africa) [morning non-honorific] O kú àárò Yoruba (West Africa) [afternoon, non-honor.] O kú òsán Yoruba (West Africa) [evening non-honorific] O kú ìròle Yoruba (West Africa) [night/before midnight] O kú alé Yoruba (West Africa) [night/after midnight] O kú áísúnYucateco (Mexico) [to one person] Biix a beel? Yucateco (Yucatan Mexico) Ki'ki't'áantabah Yucateco (Yucatan Mexico) Óla Yucateco (Yucatan Mexico) Olaj Yucateco (Yucatan Mexico) Bwenas Yugambeh (Australia) Jingiwalli wahlu Yugur [Western Yugur] (Gansu China) Yahsh mô Yuki (Northern California USA) 'On tat Yuki (Northern California USA) Heó, heó Yumpla Tok (Torres Strait Australia) Wis wei Yumpla Tok (Torres Strait Australia)[to one] Wis wei yu Yup'ik (Alaska USA, Siberia Russia) Waqaa Yup'ik (Central Alaska) Chamai Yup'ik (Coastal Alaska) Camai [Yup'ik (Pacific Coast Alaska), see Alutiiq] [Yurak, see Nenets] Yura Ngawarla (Flinders South Australia) Nunga Yura Ngawarla (South Australia) Nangga [Zalamo, see Kizaramo] Zapotec (Juchitan Mexico) Shitalsha Zapotec (Juchitan Mexico) Sicaru siado Zapotec (Oaxaca Mexico) Pa diuxi Zapotec (Tehuantepec Mexico) [arriving] Hu' Zapotec (Villa Alta Mexico) Padiull Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Dioxei Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Dioxe Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Padiox Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Padioxei Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico)[to p.leaving home] Baza'o Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [to a group] Baza'ale Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [to a group] Baza'acle Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico)[to gr. going home] Bazeya'acle Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [by p. going home] Bazeya'a Zapotec (Yatzachi Mex. [by group going home] Bazeyo'oto Zapotec (Yulalag Mexico) Padiuzhe Zapotec (Zoogocho Mexico) PatioshZarma (Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso) Fofo Zarma (Niger) [reply] N'goy Zazaki (Turkey) Ti senêna? Zazaki (Turkey) Çituria? Zazaki (Turkey) Çitana? Zazaki (Turkey) [formal] Halê shima senino? Zemba (Namibia) [informal] Mosha vi yong, peli Xitswa (Mozambique) Xewe Zjerma (Niger) Fofo Zulu (South Africa, Lesotho) Sawubona Zulu (South Africa, Lesotho) [plural] Sanibonani Zuñi (Southwestern United States) Keshi Zuñi (Southwestern United States) Kesh'shi Zuñi (Southwestern United States) K'eccannishshi to' 'a-tu
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