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hello in Swahili

hello in Swahili is jambo, salaam — hello means a common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.

hello in Swahili

jambo
intj
greeting
salaam
intj
greeting

What does "hello" mean?

  1. intj A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
    ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone."
  2. intj Used sarcastically to point out that someone missed something obvious.
    ""Hello? I already told you that twice.""
  3. noun The act or utterance of greeting someone.
    "She gave a quick hello and hurried off."
  4. verb To greet someone by saying "hello."
    "He helloed the neighbors from across the yard."
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hello in a sentence

  • "Hello," she said, picking up the phone.
  • He waved and called out a cheerful hello.
  • "Hello? I already told you that twice."
  • Hello! The sign says the shop is closed, so why are you knocking?

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "hello" in Swahili?
"hello" in Swahili is jambo, salaam. hello means: A common greeting said when meeting someone or answering the phone.
How do you use "hello" in a sentence?
Example: ""Hello," she said, picking up the phone." In Swahili, "hello" is jambo, salaam.
Are there other ways to say "hello" in Swahili?
Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "hello": jambo, salaam.
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