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How to say hello in Hebrew

שָׁלוֹם

sha-LOM

Interjection

Meaning

שלום is the standard greeting for “hello” (and often “goodbye”). It also carries the sense of peace and wellbeing.

How to use it

Use when answering the phone, entering a shop, or meeting someone. It pairs naturally with בוקר טוב or ערב טוב later in the day.

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