salam
The English word "greetings" is translated into Malay as salam.
salam is used as a formal way of saying "hello" and is often derived from Islamic traditions. You may also encounter specific formal greetings such as Assalamualaikum, which means "Peace be upon you" or the common Malaysian formal greeting Salam Sejahtera, which means "peace and prosperity".
Meaning: formal way of saying "hello" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word salam literally means "peace".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Salam Sejahtera is a common formal greeting used in Malaysia.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "to give greetings" or "to greet someone", use the phrase memberi salam.
Did you know?
- In traditional Malay culture, giving salam often involves a physical gesture where one touches the elder's hand to their own forehead as a sign of respect.
- In Malaysia, Salam Sejahtera is frequently used in formal writing and official speeches to be inclusive of all ethnicities and religions, as it avoids specific religious connotations.
- The word salam is a linguistic relative of the Arabic word salām and the Hebrew word shalom, all sharing a root that means 'peace' or 'wholeness'.
Examples in context
- Salam sejahtera kepada semua.Greetings to everyone.
- Saya ingin menyampaikan salam.I would like to extend my greetings.
Example conversation
Aishah meets Hafiz at a formal community event.
- AishahSalam sejahtera, Encik Hafiz.Greetings, Mr. Hafiz.
- HafizSalam sejahtera, Cik Aishah.Greetings, Ms. Aishah.
- AishahApa khabar hari ini?How are you today?
- HafizSaya sihat, terima kasih.I am well, thank you.
