Urdu Greetings and Goodbyes
Greetings are some of the most important phrases in any language. So, if you've been looking to learn some greetings in Urdu to expand your vocabulary, then you've come to the right place. Below you will find several ways to say hello and goodbye, plus timely greetings, and holiday phrases.
To learn the Urdu to English translations for each of these topics, simply scroll down at your leisure or use the quick links below if you want to jump to a specific section of greetings.
Greetings and Goodbyes in Urdu:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of greetings from English to Urdu.
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How to Say Hello in Urdu
Timely Greetings in Urdu
Ways to Say Goodbye in Urdu
Urdu Holiday Phrases
Other Useful Urdu Phrases
How to Say Hello in Urdu
Salaam ➔ Hello
Wa alaikum assalam ➔ Reply to hello
Helo ➔ Hello (when answering the phone)
Khush aamdeed ➔ Welcome
Timely Greetings in Urdu
Salaam alaikum ➔ Good morning
Subha bakhair ➔ Good morning
Roz bakhair ➔ Good afternoon
Salaam walekum ➔ Good night
Shabb bakhair ➔ Good night
Ways to Say Goodbye in Urdu
Khuda hafiz ➔ Goodbye
Phir milenge. ➔ See you later. / We'll meet again.
Urdu Holiday Phrases
Krismas mubarak ➔ Merry Christmas
Salgirah mubarak ➔ Happy birthday
Other Useful Urdu Phrases
Aap ka din acha guzrae. ➔ Have a nice day.
Assalam o alaikum. ➔ Peace be upon you. (Greeting)
Suhane khuwab. ➔ Sweet dreams.
*List of Urdu greetings last updated: April 3, 2018.
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