In Punjabi, the most common way to say “hello” is “ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ” (Sat Sri Akal). This greeting is often used in both formal and informal situations. You can also use “ਹੈਲੋ” (Hello) as a casual greeting, especially among younger people.
Here are ten ways to say “hello” in Punjabi:
- ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ (Sat Sri Akal) – A common and respectful greeting.
- ਹੈਲੋ (Hello) – A casual and widely understood greeting.
- ਨਮਸਤੇ (Namaste) – Used, especially in more traditional contexts.
- ਕੀ حال ਹੈ? (Ki haal hai?) – Meaning “How are you?”
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? (Tusi kiven ho?) – Formal way to ask “How are you?”
- ਤੂੰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੈਂ? (Tuu kiven hai?) – Informal way to ask “How are you?”
- ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਜੀ (Sat Sri Akal ji) – A more respectful version.
- ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ, ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ (Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh) – A greeting used in Sikh contexts.
- ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਭਾਈ/ਭੈਣ (Sat Sri Akal bhai/bhain) – Addressing a brother/sister.
- ਹੈਲੋ ਸੱਜਣ (Hello sajjan) – Meaning “Hello friend.”
Feel free to use these based on the context and your relationship with the person!
How To Say Good Bye in Punjabi
To say “goodbye” in Punjabi, you can use “ਅਲਵਿਦਾ” (Alvida) or “ਫਿਰ ਮਿਲਾਂਗੇ” (Phir milange), which means “we’ll meet again.” Another common farewell is “ਚੰਗਾ” (Changa), which means “good” and can be used informally.
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