Silav
casual
The everyday "hi" in Kurmanji is Silav. Merheba is just as friendly, and Rojbaş wishes someone a good day.
Meaning: casual greeting (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Note |
|---|---|
| Silav | casual |
| Merheba | friendly |
| Rojbaş | good day |
Silav is short and warm, and works in the street, on the phone and in a message. Friends often follow it with a name.
Which one should you use?
Kurmanji does not have a very different casual greeting from its normal one. Silav is used in both informal and polite situations.
Did you know?
- Silav is also the Kurmanji word people use to send greetings, as in Silavên min for "my regards".
Examples in context
- Silav, Dilan!Hi, Dilan!
- Merheba, çawa yî?Hi, how are you?
- Silav, hevalê min.Hi, my friend.
Example conversation
Berfin sees her classmate Azad in the schoolyard.
- BerfinSilav, Azad!Hi, Azad!
- AzadSilav, Berfin. Tu çawa yî?Hi, Berfin. How are you?
- BerfinEz baş im.I am fine.
