#HelloChallenge — In 34 Languages

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.

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.

こんにちは

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.

안녕하세요

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].

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.

Merhaba

In Turkish 🇹🇷

Used in both formal and informal settings.

Turkish people often greet each other with a handshake or cheek kiss.

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.

مرحبا

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.

Привет

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].