salom
[sæ.lɒ̝m]
The English phrase "hi" is translated into Uzbek as salom.
salom is a friendly, informal greeting used to say "hi" or "hello".
Meaning: friendly, informal greeting (intj)
Which one should you use?
While salom is casual, the phrase Assalomu alaykum is the standard formal and respectful way to greet elders or strangers. If someone greets you with salom, it is natural to respond simply with salom or a similar friendly greeting.
When do people say it?
The customary reply to Assalomu alaykum is Va alaykum assalom, which means "And upon you be peace".
Did you know?
- In many regions of Uzbekistan, the greeting is accompanied by a gesture of placing the right hand over the heart, which shows sincerity.
- Although salom is the standard greeting, you might hear people use the Russian borrowing privet in very casual settings in cities like Tashkent.
- The word salom is inherited from Arabic through Persian and Chagatai, reflecting the historical layers of linguistic influence in Central Asia.
Examples in context
- Salom! Qalaysiz?Hi! How are you?
- Assalomu alaykum! Nima yangiliklar?Hi! What's the news?
- Salom, men yangi talabaman.Hi, I am a new student.
Example conversation
Jasur meets Laylo at a local cafe.
- JasurSalom, Laylo!Hi, Laylo!
- LayloSalom, Jasur! Qalaysan?Hi, Jasur! How are you?
- JasurYaxshi, rahmat.Good, thanks.
- LayloMen ham yaxshi.I am also good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hi” translations and entries salom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salom, CC BY-SA 4.0.
