
#HelloChallenge: In 34 Languages
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Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Xin chào
In Vietnamese 🇻🇳
💬 Pronounced like 'sin chow', it's a universal way to greet.
🌍 A friendly 'Xin chào!' can start any conversation in Vietnam.
See breakdown →Bonjour
In French 🇫🇷
💬 Literally means 'good day'. Use it until about 6 PM.
🌍 A common greeting in France often accompanied by a light air kiss on both cheeks.
See breakdown →こんにちは
konnichiwa
In Japanese 🇯🇵
💬 The word [こんにちは] can be used throughout the day until the early evening.
🌍 In Japan, a slight bow often accompanies a greeting.
See breakdown →안녕하세요
annyeong haseyo
In Korean 🇰🇷
💬 Pronounced as [ahn-nyong-ha-se-yo], this is the standard greeting used any time of day!
🌍 Koreans use bows with greetings to show respect. Don't hesitate to give a nod when saying [안녕하세요].
See breakdown →Halo
In Indonesian 🇮🇩
💬 Indonesian greetings are simple. Just say [Halo] for a friendly hello!
🌍 In casual settings, people often greet with a smile and a wave.
See breakdown →Merhaba
In Turkish 🇹🇷
💬 Used in both formal and informal settings.
🌍 Turkish people often greet each other with a handshake or cheek kiss.
See breakdown →Hola
In Spanish 🇪🇸
💬 A universal greeting in Spanish. Use it anytime, anywhere to make friends!
🌍 Did you know? A friendly [Hola] can go a long way in breaking the ice with locals.
See breakdown →مرحبا
marhaban
In Arabic 🇸🇦
💬 Pronounced as [Marhaban]. It's a friendly greeting.
🌍 In Saudi Arabia, greetings are often accompanied by a handshake or a nod. It's a warm gesture.
See breakdown →Привет
privyet
In Russian 🇷🇺
💬 Pronounced like [pree-VYET]. An informal way to say hello.
🌍 In Russia, handshakes are common, but with friends, a warm embrace or a kiss on the cheek can accompany a [Привет].
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