The power of Hello!

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Seasoned travellers would agree that if you try to speak just a few words with locals in their native language, you are sure to get special treatment! So, let’s start with the most basic conversation starter. Here’s how you say “Hello” in 50 different countries. Takes just five minutes to read and memorize and helps you be at ease around the world!

1. Australia: Gi’day
2. Albania: Tungjatjeta
3. Armenia: Barev
4. Belgium: Hallo
5. Bosnia: Zdravo
6. Brazil: Oi
7. Bulgaria: Sdrawei
8. Hong Kong: Néih hóu
9. Cambodia:  Choum reap sor
10. China: Ni hao
11. Croatia: Bok
12. Czech Republic: Ahoj
13. Denmark: Hej
14. France: Bonjour
15. Finland: Hei
16. Germany: Hallo
17. Greece: Geia sas
18. Hawaii: Aloha
19. India: Namaste
20. Indonesia: Halo juga
21. Israel: Shalom
22. Italy: Ciao
23. Japan: Kon’nichiwa
24. Jamaica: Wah gwaan
25. Korea: Anyoung haseyo
26. Lebanon: Marhaba
27. Malaysia: Helo
28. Mexico: Hola
29. Nepal: Namaste
30. New Zealand: Kia ora
31. Norway: Hei
32. Oman: Márhaba, ahlan
33. Philippines: Kumusta
34. Poland: Hej
35. Portugal: Olá
36. Qatar: Shlonik
37. Russia: Zdravstvuyte
38. Romania: Alo
39. Spain: Hola
40. Sri Lanka: Ayubuwan
41. Sweden: Hallå
42. Switzerland: Grertsi
43. Tanzania: Jambo
44. Thailand: Sawasdee
45. Tibet: Tashi delek
46. Turkey: Merhaba
47. UAE: Asalam alaikum
48. Ukraine: Zdrastuyte
49. Vietnam: Xin chào
50. Zimbabwe: Kanjan / Kanjani

Though all the words mean “Hello”, the sheer number of variations in the languages and dialects show how different and unexplored our world still is. So go ahead, pack your bags, travel the world and broaden your horizons but do come back home to shop at Bengaluru Duty Free or shop online at your convenience at www.bengalurudutyfree.in

Happy travelling!