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Interjection

שָׁלוֹם

sha-LOM

How to say hello in Hebrew

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

Usage

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

Without vowels

שלום

With vowels (nikud)

שָׁלוֹם

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