salom
[sæ.lɒ̝m]
The English word hello is translated into Uzbek as salom.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
Which one should you use?
While salom is a standard greeting, the phrase Assalomu alaykum is used for a more formal and respectful greeting, which translates to "Peace be upon you".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Salom is a shorter and slightly less formal greeting. For formal or highly respectful situations, you should use Assalomu alaykum. In very informal settings, you might use the phrase Assalom, nima gap? to say "Hey, what's up?"
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the spelling qalesiz is used instead of qalaysiz when asking "How are you?"
When do people say it?
When someone greets you with the formal Assalomu alaykum, the standard response is Vaalaykum assalom, which means "And upon you be peace".
Did you know?
- In many parts of Uzbekistan, a greeting is often accompanied by a slight bow or placing the right hand over the heart to show sincerity.
- The greeting salom is part of a linguistic lineage that travels from Arabic through Persian into the Chagatai Turkic language.
- When using the formal Assalomu alaykum, it is customary for a younger person to initiate the greeting to an older person first.
Examples in context
- Salom dunyo!Hello, world!This sentence demonstrates the use of salom in a greeting.Tatoeba #866400 by khazim, translation #398746 by AlanF_US
- Salom, hammaning yaxshi dam olishini tilayman.Hello, I wish everyone a good rest.
- Salom, qanday qilib yordam bera olaman?Hello, how can I help?
Example conversation
Laylo and Sardor meet briefly on a sunny street.
- LayloSalom, Sardor!Hello, Sardor!
- SardorAssalomu alaykum, Laylo!Greetings, Laylo!
- LayloYaxshimisiz?Are you well?
- SardorRahmat, juda yaxshi.Thanks, very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hello” translations and entries salom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
