How do you say "Hello" in Somali?

"Hello" in Somali is "Salaan". A general greeting used at any time of day

What does "Salaan" mean in English?

"Salaan" means "Hello" in English.

The approximate learning pronunciation for "Salaan" is "sah-laan".

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A general greeting used at any time of day

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English

Hello

Somali

Salaan

Approx. reading: sah-laan

Usage

This phrase is best for casual, everyday conversations with friends and family.

A general greeting used at any time of day

More Greetings

How are you?

Sidee tahay?

Approx. reading: see-day ta-hay

I am fine

Waan fiicanahay

Approx. reading: waan fee-ah-na-hay

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