How to say Hello / Hi in different countries (languages)

Hello / Hi

In our connected world, a simple opening word acts as a powerful message of kindness. Whether picking up a phone call or greeting someone face-to-face, starting an interaction with a warm hello or a casual hi is the single most common way humans connect. Yet despite how frequently we use these terms, most people only know a handful of greetings outside their native tongue.

Expanding your conversational repertoire makes every international interaction smoother and more engaging. Learning how to say hello in different countries and languages helps you answer calls confidently, greet foreign hosts naturally, and show instant hospitality. Explore our curated list below to test your knowledge, discover brand-new phrases around the world, and master accurate pronunciations!

A friendly greeting is a universal bridge — learning just a few new ways to say hi opens up endless possibilities for fresh connections.

Hello / Hi worldwide

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Belarus
Здравствуйте / привет [Zdravstvuyte / privet]
Egypt
مرحبا [marhabaan]
سلام عليكم [salam ealaykum]
Italy
Salve / Ciao
Japan
こんにちは [Kon'nichiwa]
Kazakhstan
Здравствуйте / привет [Zdravstvuyte / privet]
Kyrgyzstan
Здравствуйте / привет [Zdravstvuyte / privet]
New Zealand
Hello/ Hi
Northern Ireland
Hello/ Hi
Russia
Здравствуйте / привет [Zdravstvuyte / privet]
South Africa
Hello/ Hi
South Korea
안녕 [an nyong]
Trinidad and Tobago
Hello/ Hi