Hello In Different Languages

Have you ever thought about how many people say hello in different languages all around the world? There are nearly 3000 different languages spoken by 6.5 billion people around the world. Can you imagine trying to say hello to each and every one of them in their native language?

That may be an impossible task, but it is actually pretty easy to learn how to say hello in a handful of different languages. You may be asking, "with so many different languages, how can I possibly pick just a few to learn?" Think the people you see every day that are from another country. Where are they from? What languages do they speak? Your mailman is from Haiti and speaks French. The teller at your bank is from Argentina and speaks Spanish. The cashier at the grocery store is from Austria and speaks German. Learn how to say hello in these languages and say hello to these people in their native language the next time you see them. You won't believe the reactions you will get.

Here is the word for hello in a few different languages:

Arabic - Marhaba

Chinese (Mandarin) - Ni Hao

French - Bonjour

German - Hallo

Hindi - Namaste

Italian - Ciao

Japanese - Konnichiwa

Korean - Ahnyong

Portuguese - Olá

Russian - Privet

Spanish - Hola

You don't have to be fluent in a foreign language to begin using it. Just knowing a few phrases is a great place to start. Now you know how to say hello in different languages, so start putting your newfound knowledge to use.