Language/Kashmiri/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings
Hi Kashmiri learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Kashmiri?
Kashmir is a region located in the northern part of India and is known for its rich culture and heritage. In Kashmiri culture, greetings play a significant role in showing respect and conveying goodwill. Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others. If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Kashmiri, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
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Greetings[edit | edit source]
| Latin Alphabet | Perso-arabic script | English Meaning | Cultural Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salam | سلام | Peace | Common Islamic Greeting |
| Aadaab | آداب | Respect | Respectful Islamic Greeting |
| Namaskaar | نماسکار | Greeting | Hindu Greeting |
| Namaskaar mahraa | نماسکار مھرا | Greeting | Respectful Hindu Greeting |
| Namaste | نمستے | Greeting | Hindu Greeting |
| Salaam alaikum | سلام علیکم | Peace be upon you | Common Islamic Greeting |
| Vaalaikum salaam | والیکم سلام | And peace be upon you | Reply to Salaam alaikum |
| Subhuch salaam | صبح چ سلام | Good morning peace | Morning Greeting |
| Raatich salaam | راتیچ سلام | Good night peace | Nighttime Greeting |
| Alvidaa | الوداع | Farewell | Nighttime Greeting |
| Vaaray chivaa? | وارے چوا | How are you? | General Question |
| Vaaray | وارے | I am good | Reply to Vaaray chivaa |
| Tu chuva tik? | تو چو وا تک | How are you? | General Question |
| Ba chus tik | با چوس تک | I am good | Reply to Tu chuva tik |
| Vaaray chivisaa? | وارے چوویسا | How are you? | General Question |
| Toh chivi vaaray? | تو چوی وارے | How are you? | General Question |
| Ahansa | اہنسا | I am fine | Reply to Vaaray chivisaa and Toh chivi vaaray |
| Vaaray shukriyaa | وارے شکریا | I am fine, thank you | Reply to Vaaray chivisaa and Toh chivi vaaray |
| Khosh aamdeyd | خوش آمدید | Welcome | Welcome Greeting |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue in Kashmiri using the provided word list with the Latin Alphabet, Perso-arabic script, and English translations:
Person 1: Salam (سلام)
- Peace
Person 2: Salaam alaikum (سلام علیکم)
- Peace be upon you
Person 1: Vaalaikum salaam (والیکم سلام)
- And peace be upon you
Person 1: Namaskaar mahraa (نماسکار مھرا)
- Respectful Hindu Greeting
Person 2: Namaste (نمستے)
- Hindu Greeting
Person 1: Subhuch salaam (صبح چ سلام)
- Good morning peace
Person 2: Vaaray chivaa? (وارے چوا)
- How are you?
Person 1: Vaaray (وارے)
- I am good
Person 2: Tu chuva tik? (تو چو وا تک)
- How are you?
Person 1: Ba chus tik (با چوس تک)
- I am good
Person 2: Vaaray chivisaa? (وارے چوویسا)
- How are you?
Person 1: Ahansa (اہنسا)
- I am fine
Person 2: Toh chivi vaaray? (تو چوی وارے)
- How are you?
Person 1: Vaaray shukriyaa (وارے شکریا)
- I am fine, thank you
Person 2: Khosh aamdeyd (خوش آمدید)
- Welcome
Person 1: Alvidaa (الوداع)
- Farewell
Videos[edit | edit source]
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