Say Hello (2024)

Yugtun/Central Yup’ik

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Central Yup’ik is one of the Yupik languages in the Inuit-Unangan language family. This welcome, Cama-i, quyana tailuci!, literally means “Greetings, thank you for coming!”

Deg Xinag

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Deg Xinag is the language of the Deg Hit’an people, one of the Athabascan languages in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Ndadz dengit’a?, literally means “Hello, how are you?”

Denaakk’e/Koyukon

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Denaakk’e is one of the Athabascan languages in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Enaa neenyo, literally means “It is precious that you came!”

Dena’inaq’/Dena’ina

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Dena’ina is one of the Athabascan languages in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Naghe nduniya!, literally means “Welcome!”

Dinak’i/Upper Kuskokwim

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Dinak’i (Upper Kuskokwim) is an Athabascan language in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Do’ent’a?, literally means “How are you?”

Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa/Gwich’in

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Dinjii Zhuh K’yaa, also known as Gwich’in, is an Athabascan language in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Nakhwal’in shoo ihlii, translates roughly to mean “I am happy to see you all.”

Doogh Qinaq/Holikachuk

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Doogh Qinaq (also known as the Holikachuk language) is an Athabascan language in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Etla, s’coy, literally means “Hello, my grandchild.”

Häl golan/Hän

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Häl golan, also known as the Hän language, is an Athabascan language in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Nänjit dähònche?, translates roughly to mean “Hello, how are you?”

Inupiatun/Inupiaq

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Inupiaq is one of the Inuit languages in the Inuit-Unangan language family. This welcome, Paglagivsi, literally means “Welcome!”

Nee’aandeg’/Tanacross

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Nee’aandeg’, also known as Tanacross, is an Athabascan language in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Nts’é t’ínt’eh?, translates roughly to mean “Hello, how are you?”

Sm’algyax/(Coast) Tsimshian

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Sm’álgyax is a Tsimshianic language spoken in Southeast Alaska and Northwestern British Columbia. This welcome, Ama sah gya’wn, translates roughly to mean “It is a good day today.”

Akuzipigestun/St. Lawrence Island Yupik

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St. Lawrence Island Yupik, also known as Siberian Yupik, is one of the Yupik languages in the Inuit-Unangan language family. This welcome, Quyaakamsi tagilghiisi, literally means “Thank you all for coming!”

Sugpiaq/Alutiiq

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Sugpiaq (Sugt’stun in the Sugpiaq language) or Alutiiq is closely related to the Central Yup’ik language in the Inuit-Unangan language family. This welcome, Cama’i, literally means “Hello, welcome!”

Lingít/Tlingit

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Tlingit is one of the languages in the Na-Dene language family. This welcome, Yak’éi haat yigoodée!, literally means “It is good that you have come here!”

Unangam Tunuu/Aleutian Aleut

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Unangam Tunuu is the language of the Unangax^ (also known as Aleut) people and one of the Inuit-Unangan languages. This welcome, Aang, literally means “Yes” or “Hello.”

Xaat Kíl/Haida

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Xaat Kíl, also known as Haida, is a language isolate, meaning it does not have any known genetic relationship to other languages. This welcome, Sán uu dáng gíidang?, translates roughly to mean “Hello, how are you?” Say Hello (17)

Say Hello (2024)

FAQs

What to reply when someone says hello? ›

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  • Sometimes people greet me by saying hello.
  • Responding to Greetings.
  • If someone greets me and says hello, it is nice to respond.
  • There are many different ways to say hello.
  • I can say "hi".
  • I can say "hello".
  • I can say "Hi how are you?".
  • I can also wave to say hello.

What to reply to hello there? ›

You can respond to "Hi there" in a friendly manner by saying "Hello! How are you today?" or "Hi! Nice to hear from you." It's a casual and welcoming greeting that can be followed by a friendly conversation.

What should I reply to greetings? ›

The most common way of greeting someone both at an informal level and more formally would be: Hello! How are you? to which the standard reply is: Very well, thank you. or: Fine, thank you.

What should I say after hello? ›

After greeting someone with a friendly “hello”, you can say an endless array of things to continue the conversation. You might ask them how their day is going or comment on the weather outside. You could inquire about their weekend plans or simply express how glad you are to see them.

Should I respond to a random text that says hello? ›

Don't reply to text messages from unknown numbers.

It could lead to a scam.

How to respond to 😏 from a guy? ›

Reply with a 😏 of your own if you want to mirror their sass or sexy energy. This will signal to the person you're talking to that you're both on the same page.

What are 5 ways to greet? ›

Now that you've learned how to greet someone informally, let's check out some of the most common formal greetings in English.
  • Hello! In formal greetings examples, hello is preferred to “hi” or “hey.”
  • Hi there. ...
  • Good morning. ...
  • Good afternoon. ...
  • Good evening. ...
  • It's nice to meet you. ...
  • It's a pleasure to meet you.

How are you reply answer? ›

"How are you?" "I'm great. How are you?" "How are you? I'm good, how are you?" "I'm great, how are you?" "I'm okay, how are you?"

How to respond to just saying "hi"? ›

The best response to “I just wanted to say hi” is to respond in kind. You could say “Hi! It's nice to meet you. How are you?” to show that you are interested in getting to know the other person.

When someone says hello instead of hi? ›

Both of these words are used when we want to greet someone. However, 'hello' is more formal, whereas, 'hi' is a friendly term.

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