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