Esperantopedia

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hi in Esperanto

“hi” in Esperanto is Saluton!

Saluton!

/saˈlu.ton/

Words: saluton hello · saluti greet

“Hi” in Esperanto is Saluton! (sah-LOO-tohn), the same word as “hello” and fine in any situation. Casual forms are Sal! (sahl), a shortening of Saluton, and Ĉaŭ! (chow), borrowed from Italian ciao, which can also mean “bye”.

Other ways to say it

  • Sal!Hi! (very informal)
  • Ĉaŭ!Hi! / Bye! (informal)
  • Bonan tagon!Good day!

How to reply

  • Sal!Hi!
  • Saluton!Hello!

Example sentences

  • Sal, mi estas Tomo.Hi, I’m Tom.
  • Saluton, kiel vi nomiĝas?Hello, what’s your name?

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