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Subject: Re: "How are you?"in over 425 languages-part1

Author:
Suong Mai (part 2)

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Date Posted: 15:27:15 06/07/07 Thu
In reply to: Suong Mai 's message, ""How are you?"in over 425 languages-part1" on 15:25:00 06/07/07 Thu

[Ibo, see Igbo]
Icelandic (Iceland) Hvernig hefur �� a�?
Icelandic (Iceland) [fine] Gott
Icelandic (Iceland) Hva� segir ��?
Icelandic (Iceland) [fine] Vel
Icetot (Uganda) [to one person] Iyida
Icetot (Uganda) [to several people] Iyita
Ido (international use) Quale vu standas?
Igbo (Nigeria) [greeting] � d�kw� mma?
Igbo (Nigeria) [reply] Ee, ad� m mma
Igbo (Nigeria) Kedu?
Ijo (Africa) Nda'ni la'oku?
[Ik, see Icetot]
[Ikiribati, see Kiribati]
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Kenalkan?
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Apa khabar?
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) [answer] Khabar baik
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) Bagaimana kabarnya?
Indonesian (Indonesia, Surinam) [answer] Baik-baik saja
[Ingalik, see Deg Xinag]
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [to one person] Hwo fy diezh vy?
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [answer] Hwama diezh vaac
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [to several] Fy diezh dy sho?
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [answer] Hwama diezh daac
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [to several] Mogazh dii
Ingush (Caucasus Russia) [answer] Dwadoax
Interlingua (international use) Como sta vos?
[Inuit, see Inuktitut and Kalaallisut]
Inuktitut (Baffin Island Canada) Qanuippit?
Inuktitut (Baffin Island Canada) [fine] Qanuinngi
Inuktitut (Baffin Island Canada) [fine] Qanuingittunga
I�upiaq (Alaska) Qanuq itpich?
[Inuttut, see Inuktitut and Kalaallisut]
Ioway (United States) Darixga?
Ioway (United States) [answer by men] Hin pi ke
Ioway (United States) [answer by women] Hin pi ki
Irish Gaelic (Ireland, Britain) Conas t� t�?
Irish Gaelic (Ireland, Britain) [fine] Go maith
Irish Gaelic (Ireland, Britain) C�n chaoi a bhfuil t�?
Irish Gaelic (Ireland, Britain) [fine] Maith
Irish Gaelic (Munster Ireland) Conas taoi?
Italian (Cent. Europe, E. Africa) Come sta?
Italian (Cent. Europe, E. Africa) [inf] Come stai?
Italian (Cent. Europe, E. Africa) [good] Bene
Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines) Ara ka manguh?
Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines) Ara ka mangu ascharaw?
Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines) [morning] Ara ka mangu aschapianderak?
Itbayaten (Batanes Philippines) [answer] Atuh ako a map'pia, ah Dios mamexes
Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines) Ara ka mangu?
Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines) Ara ka mangu si charao?
Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines) [morning] Ara ka mangu si chamavucjas?
Ivasayen (Batanes Philippines) [answer] Taytu ako a mapia, as Dios mameies dimo
[Ivrit, see Hebrew]
Ixil (Wuiche Department Guatemala) Ma' b'a'n cux ax?
Ixil (Quiche Department Guatemala) [fine] Cano ax

Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) C'ul mi ye ha c'ul?
Jacalteco (Guatemala, Mexico) [fine] C'ul wehan
Jacalteco (Guatemala)[where are you going] B'ay chax tohi?
Jacalteco (Guatemala)[answer: only here] Hangcange b'ey ti'
Japanese (Japan) O genki desu ka?
Javanese (Indonesia) Piye kabare?
Javanese (Indonesia) Kados pundi khabaripun?

Kachin (Burma) Gaja ai i?
Kachin (Burma) [answer] Gaja ai
Kadazan (Sabah Malaysia) Ingkuo koh?
Kadazan (Sabah Malaysia) [fine] Avasi
Kalaallisut (Greenland) Qanoq ippit?
Kalaallisut (Greenland) [fine] Luarit
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 1] Ngi midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[to 2] Ngipel midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[3+] Ngitha midh?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Queensland Australia)[fine] Balabayginga
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[have you eaten] Ngi aydu purathima a?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[" " to 2 people] Ngipel aydu purathima a?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[" " to 3+] Ngitha aydu purathima a?
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[I have eaten] Ngath aygud mu-asin
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[I haven't eaten] Ngay aydu purthayginga
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[we have eaten-2] Ngalbe aygud mu-asin
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[we haven't- by2] Ngalbe aydu purthayginga
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[we have eaten-3] Ngoey aygud mu-asin
Kala Kawaw Ya (Australia)[we haven't- 3+] Ngoey aydu purthayginga
Kalasha (Pakistan) Tabiyet prusht?
Kalasha (Pakistan) [answer] Prusht
Kalmyk (Russia, China, Mongolia) Yamaran beenet?
Kalmyk (Russia, China, Mongolia)[informal] Yamaran beenech?
Kalmyk (Russia, China, Mongolia) [fine] Sen
Kanienkehaka (Canada, New York USA) Sekos?
Kanienkehaka (Canada, New York USA) Skenon?
Kanienkehaka (Canada, New York USA) [fine] Skenon
Kangbe (West Africa) Tanna mah teleh?
Kangbe (West Africa) [answer] Tanna ssee teh
Kanjobal (San Pedro Soloma Guatemala) Watx' mi ak'ul?
Kanjobal (San Pedro Soloma Guatemala) Watx' xam yej naq?
Kanjobal (Guatemala) [how did you awaken] Watx' k'ulal k'al max hach meltcaji?
Kanjobal (Guatemala) [answer] Watx'
Kannada (India) Hegiddira?
Kannada (India) Hege idhira?
Kapampangan (Philippines) Komusta ka?
Kapampangan (Philippines) [answer] Mayap
Karaim (Lithuania, Ukraine) Nied' chalyj?
Karaim (Lithuania, Ukraine) [fine] Chor tiuviul'
Karelian (Russia, Finland) Kui el�t?
Karelian (Russia, Finland) Hyvin
Karen (Thailand) Ghaw ler ah gay?
Karen (Thailand) O soo o clay ker saw daw a?
Karen [Pho] (Myanmar) N� �w hs�w h�?
Karen [Pho] (Myanmar) [answer] Mw�h
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) N� � hs� h�?
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) [answe] M�
Karen [Sgaw] (Myanmar) Madee leh?
[Kartuli, see Georgian]
Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) Ko ye te mo?
Kasem (Ghana, Burkina Faso) [answer] Ko gara
Kasigau (Kenya) [have you woken up well?] Wawuka?
Kasigau (Kenya) [I have woken up well] Nawuka
Kaurareg (Australia) [to one person] Ni midhikidh
Kaurareg (Australia) [to two people] Nipel midhikidh?
Kaurareg (Australia) [to three or more] Nitha midhikidh?
Kaurareg (Australia) [answer] Matha mina
Kaurareg (Australia) [have you eaten? -1] Ni aydun purthema?
Kaurareg (Australia) [have you eaten? -2] Nipel aydun purthema?
Kaurareg (Australia) [have you eaten? -3] Nitha aydun purthema?
Kaurareg (Australia) [I have- by a man] Ngaw aygud mina-asin
Kaurareg (Australia) [I have- by a woman] Nguzu aygud mina-asin
Kaurareg (Australia) [I haven't- by a man] Ngaw ayngu purthayginga
Kaurareg (Australia) [I haven't- by woman] Nguzu ayngu purthayginga
Kazakh (Kazakstan) Zhagdaiynyz qalai?
Kazakh (Kazakstan) [fine] Zhaqs�
Kazakh (Kazakstan) Khalynjyz qalai?
Kazakh (Kazakstan) [fine] Zhaksy
Kebu (Congo, Uganda) Ngoni?
Kekchi (Guatemala) [formal] Ma sa sa' laa'chool?
Kekchi (Guatemala) [response] Eh he, sa sa' inch'ool, bantiox, ut la'at?
Kekchi (Guatemala) [informal] Chan xawil?
Kekchi (Guatemala) [response] Us, bantiox, ut la'at?
Keres (Southwestern United States) Kuweasti hopa?
[Kernewek, see Cornish]
Khakas (Russia)
Khmer (Cambodia) Niak sohk sabai jie te?
Khmer (Cambodia) [fine] Khnyohm sohk sabai
Khowar (Central Asia) Tu kicha asus?
Khowar (Central Asia) [fine] Bo jam
Kiga (Uganda) Hatshe?
Kiga (Uganda) Oriya otua?
Kiga (Uganda) Oriya ota?
Kiga (Uganda) Ota?
Kiga (Uganda) Agandi?
Kiga (Uganda) Muta?
Kiga (Uganda) [fine, thank you] Ni marungi
Kiga (Uganda) Ogumire?
Kiga (Uganda) [fine, thank you] Ngumire
Kiga (Uganda) [what's the news?] Agandi?
Kiganda (Uganda) Mawulire ki?
Kiganda (Uganda) [answer] Tetugalaba
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) Wena matimpi?
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [answer] Inga
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) Kolele?
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) Nge ke mbote?
Kikongo (Congo, Angola) [answer] Muke mbote
[Kikongo Ya Leta, see Kituba]
Kikuyu (Africa) Natya?
Kimakonde (Tanzania) Uchidachi?
Kimakonde (Tanzania) Habari na yelo?
Kimeru (Africa) Uri umwiiga?
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) Amakuru iki?
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) [answer] Ni meza
Kipchak (Russia) N� tabish bar?
Kipchak (Russia) [answer] Tabish yok
Kipchak (Russia) [answer] Tabish yoghila
Kirghiz (Kyrghyzstan) Abal�ng�z qanday?
Kirghiz (Kyrghyzstan) Ishter qanday?
Kirghiz (Kyrghyzstan) Jaqsh�
Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands) Ko uara?
Kiribati (Kiribati Pac. Is.) [to several] Kam uara?
Kiribati (Kiribati Pacific Islands) [fine] I marurung
Kirundi (Burundi) Amaki?
Kirundi (Burundi) [answer] Ameza
Kisanga (Bunkeya Congo-Kinshasa) Ibyepi?
Kisanga (Bunkeya Congo-Kinshasa) [answer] Bya
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man] Habari yako, bwana?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman] Habari yako, bibi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa)[to elder man] Habari yako, mzee?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to elder w.] Habari yako, mama?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to men-pl.] Habari zenu, mabwana?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to women-pl] Habari zenu, mabibi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) Habari za usiku?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [what's new] Habari gani?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [fine] Salama
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [fine] Mzuri
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [fine] Nzuri
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [very good] Nzuri sana
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to man] Hujambo, bwana?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to woman] Hujambo, bibi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa)[to elder man] Hujambo, mzee?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa)[to elder wo.] Hujambo, mama?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Sijambo
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to several] Hamjambo?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to men-pl.] Hamjambo, mabwana?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Hatujambo
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) Habari gani?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Habari yangu ni nzuri
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [answer] Njema
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [to working] Habari za kazi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [after abs.] Habari za siku nyingi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [informal] Mambo?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [slang] Sasa?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [slang] Vipi?
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [fine; slang] Safi
Kiswahili (Southeast Africa) [fine; slang] Poa
Kituba (Congo) Nge ke mbote?
Kituba (Congo) [fine] Mu ke mbote
Klallam (Washington USA) ?u? ?ey' ?u? cwx?
Klallam (Washington USA) ?u? ?ay? u cxw?
Klallam (Washington USA) ?esxw a?ning' u cxw?
Klallam (Washington USA) Sxw a?n�ng' cxw?
Klallam (Washington USA) W' ?�y' u cxw?
Klallam (Washington USA) [fine] ?u? ?ey' cen
Khallam (Washington USA) [fine] ?u? ?ay? cn
Koasati (Louisiana and Texas USA) Cis�'m�?
Komi-Permyak (Russia) Kydz ovlan?
Komi-Permyak (Russia) [informal] Kydz olan?
Komi-Permyak (Russia) [fine] Bura
Komi-Zyryan (Russia) Kydzi olannyd?
Komi-Zyryan (Russia) [informal] Kydzi olan?
Komi-Zyryan (Russia) [fine] Bura
Konkani (India) Tu kashi assa?
Konkani (India) [informal] Sakkad kashi assa?
Konkani (India) [informal] Kashi assa?
Konkani (India) [answer by one person] Haav sama assa
Konkani (India) [to more than one person] Tummi sakada kashi assachi?
Konkani (India) [answer by more than one] Amni sama assachi
Konkani (Goa India) [to man] Tum koso asai?
Konkani (Goa India) [answer by man] Aunv borro asam
Konkani (Goa India) [to woman] Tum koxem asai?
Konkani (Goa India) [answer by woman] Aunv borrem asam
Korean (Korea) [formal Annyong hashimnikka?
Korean (Korea) [informal] Annyong haseyo?
Korean (Korea) [fine] Ne, jussumnida
Korean (Korea) [formal: how are things?] Ottoke jineshimnikka?
Korean (Korea) [inf: how are things?] Ottoke jineyo?
Korean (Korea) [informal] Jemi-ga ottosumnikka?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) Ng jebe a baani?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) Ng jebe baani?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) A jebka kibaru?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) [answer] A baane jebe
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) [in the morning] N jengst baani?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) [answer] A baani
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) Ng jabre?
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) [answer by a man] Matee
Koromfe (Burkina Faso) [answer by a woman] Wang
Koyo (Africa) Oli?
Krio (Sierra Leone) How yu du?
Krio (Sierra Leone) Ow di bodi?
Krio (Sierra Leone) [reply] Di bodi well
Krio (Sierra Leone) [reply] Di bodi find
Krio (Sierra Leone) [reply] Di bodi well, a tel God tenkey
Krioulu (Cape Verde) Modi bu sta?
Kukatja (Australia) Nyuntun palya?
Kukatja (Australia) [answer] Yuwayi, ngayurna palya
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [to one person] Memeyuu temewaa?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [to several people] Memeyuu temenyeway?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [to several people] Menyewaya?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [to sitting person] Memeyuu temeyuus?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) Mamuyuth mi�ay?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [answer by one] 'Aahan ta'waa
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [answer by several] 'Aahan ta'nyeway
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [fine, and you?] Ijan man maath'a?
Kumeyaay (USA, Mexico) [fine] Ijan
[Kumi�i, see Kumeyaay]
Kuna (Panama) Nuegambi bee?
Kuna (Panama) An nuegambi
[Kuo Yu, see Mandarin]
[Kurdish, see Kurdi]
Kurdi (Iran, Iraq) Tu chawa yi?
Kurdi (Iran, Iraq) [fine] Bash
Kurdi [Sorani] (Iran, Iraq) Chon'iit?
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Ou li tutu nawa?
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Mu li tutu nawa?
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) [answer] Nawa ngoo
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Wa piluka?
Kwanyama (Angola, Namibia) Mwa piluka?
Kw�y�l (Haiti) Ka ou f�?
Kw�y�l (Haiti) Ka sa y�?
Kw�y�l (Haiti) Kouman ou ye?
Kw�y�l (Haiti) [fine] Mwen anf�m
Kw�y�l (Haiti) [fine] Mwen tr� byen
Kw�y�l (Haiti) Saw f�?
Kw�y�l (Haiti) [fine] Sa ka mach�

Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige Italy) Co l es'a?
Ladin (Trentino-Alto Adige Italy) [fine] Bona
Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand) Hk'aw ka la le?
Lahu (China, Burma, Thailand) [answer] Ca gui la ve
Lahu (SE Asia) Cheh sha-ah la?
Lahu (SE Asia) [where are you going?] Qh� qay le?
Lahu (SE Asia) [have you eaten?] O c� o l�?
Lahu (SE Asia) [have you eaten?] Ah jah pu o la?
Lahu (SE Asia) [I have eaten] C� �
Lahu (SE Asia) [I have not eaten] M� c� she
Lakota (North America) Toniketu ka he?
Lakota (North America) Toniketu he?
Lakota (North America) [I'm fine,and you?] Matanyan na nish?
Lao (Laos) Sabaai-dii baw?
Lao (Laos) Puan sabaai-dii baw?
Lao (Laos) [fine] Sabaao-dii
[Lappish, see Saami]
Latin (Vatican, ancient Rome) Quid agis?
Latin (Vatican, ancient Rome) Quomodo vales?
Latvian (Latvia) Ka jums klajas?
Latvian (Latvia) Ka jums iet?
Latvian (Latvia) [informal] Ka tev iet?
Latvian (Latvia) [fine] Labi
Latvian (Latvia) [fine thanks] Paldies, labi
Lenape (Delaware United States) Kulamalsi hach?
Lenape (Delaware United States) [answer] Nulamalsi
Lepcha (India, Nepal, Bhutan) �ket-do?
Lepcha (India, Nepal, Bhutan) [I'm fine] �ket-do
[Lifou, see Drehu]
Lingala (Congo) S�ngo n�ni?
Lingala (Congo) [what's new?] Nsango nini?
Lingala (Congo) [nothing new] Nsango te
Lingala (Congo) Ndenge nini?
Lingala (Congo) Ozali?
Lingala (Congo) Ozali malamu?
Lingala (Congo) [fine] Nazali malamu
Lingala (Congo) [fine] Malamu
Lingala (Congo) [fine, thank you] Mal�mu, meles�
Lingua Franca (Mediterranean) Comm� ti star?
Lingua Franca (Mediterranean) [answer] Mi star bonou
Lisu (China, Myanmar, Thailand) Jahp you ah?
Lisu (China, Myanmar, Thailand) Ali nga?
Lisu (SE Asia) [answer-if you aren't busy] Atdor nat niaq nga
Lisu (SE Asia) [answer-if you aren't busy] Alshit lil mat yi niaq
Lisu (SE Asia) [answer-if you are busy] Tei zil mit atkel cat niaq nga
Lisu (SE Asia) [have you eaten yet?] Nu za za woh?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip sekasi?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip gyvenate?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip gyvenat?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip gyvuojate?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip gyvuojat?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) Kaip laikotes?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [informal] Kaip gyvuoji?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [informal] Kaip jums einasi?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [informal] Kaip jums sekasi?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [informal] Kaip laikaisi?
Lithuanian (Lithuania) [fine thanks] Labai gerai, achiu
Livonian (Latvia, Estonia) Kui t�dd�n l�b?
Livonian (Latvia, Estonia) [informal] Kui sinn�n l�b?
Livonian (Latvia, Estonia) [fine] J�vist
Lojban (international) Xu do kanro?
Lojban (international) [I am healthy] Mi kanro
Lojban (international) [I am healthy] Go'i
Lua (Thailand) Mah pen si'ee?
Lua (Thailand) [ans: fine] Ai pen si'ee
Lua (Thailand) [what are you doing?] Mah ang si'ee?
Lua (Thailand) [answer: nothing] Ai ang si'ee
Lua (Thailand) [where are you going] Mal lal waa?
Lua (Thailand) [I'm going to visit] An lal min
Lua (Thailand) [have you eaten] Mah pong saa wic?
Luganda (Uganda) Iri?
Luganda (Uganda) [answer] Ari
Luganda (Uganda) Iriyo?
Luganda (Uganda) [answer] Ariyo
Luganda (Uganda) Kiki?
Luganda (Uganda) Oly'otya?
Luganda (Uganda) [answer] Bulungi
Luganda (Uganda) Oli otya?
Luganda (Uganda) [answer: okay] Gyendi
Luise�o (S California USA) Micha shu 'iiq?
Luise�o (S California USA) [fine, and you] Looviqan, 'omshan?
Luise�o (S California USA) [fine] Looviqan
Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo) Mudi nahi?
Lunda (Zambia, Angola, Congo) [fine] Cha chiwahi
Lunyankole (South Uganda) Osibiregye?
Lunyankole (South Uganda) [answer] Nsibiregye
Lunyankole (South Uganda) [answer] Nsibiri kirunge
Lunyankole [are you without fear?] Mugumire?
Lunyankole [answer: we are free] Tugumire
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) Agandi?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) Amakuru garahi?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) Nigaahi?
Lunyankole (Mbarara South Uganda) [answer] Kurungi
Lunyoro (West Uganda) Amakuru ki?
Lunyoro (West Uganda) Amakuru garaha?
Lunyoro (West Uganda) Hati oloho ota?
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [answer] Kurungi
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [answer] Kurungi otyo muno
Lunyoro (West Uganda) [answer] Otyo muno urungi
Luo (Africa) Ingima?
Luo (Africa) [answer] Angima
Luo (Africa) [did you wake up well today?] Ichiew maber?
Luo (Africa) [I woke up well today] Achiew maber
Luritja (Australia) Nyuntu palya?
Lushootseed (Washington State USA) 'Uschal chuxw
Lushootseed (Washington State USA) Ustl!ubl chud
Luvale (Zambia) Ngacili?
Luvale (Zambia) [fine] Kanawa
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg, Germany,France) W�i geet et?
Luxembourgish (Luxembourg) [fine] Gutt

[Maa, see Maasai]
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [men] Suba?
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [men: fine] Suba oleng
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [women] Ta kwenya?
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [women:fine] Iko
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) Supai?
Maasai (Kenya, Tanzania) [fine] Ibaa
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to one] Ni midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to two] Nipel midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [to three+] Nitha midhikidh
Mabuiag (Queensland Australia) [answer] Matha mina
Mabuiag (Australia) [have you eaten; to 1] Ni aydun purthema a?
Mabuiag (Australia) [have you eaten; to 2] Nipla aydun purthema a?
Mabuiag (Australia) [have you eaten; 3+] Nitha aydun purthema a?
Mabuiag (Australia) [I have eaten; by m] Ngaw aygund mina-asin
Mabuiag (Australia) [I have eaten; by f] Nguzu aygund mina-asin
Mabuiag (Australia) [I haven't eaten; m] Ngaw ayngu purthayginga
Mabuiag (Australia) [I haven't eaten; f] Nguzu ayngu purthayginga
Macedonian (Macedonia) Kako ste?
Macedonian (Macedonia) [informal] Kako si?
Macedonian (Macedonia) [informal] Shto pravis?
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a man] Dobar
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a man] Dobar sum
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a woman] Dobra
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a woman] Dobra sum
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a group] Dobri
Macedonian (Macedonia) [answer by a group] Dobri sme
[Magyar, see Hungarian]
Malagasy (Madagascar) Inona no vaovao?
Malagasy (Madagascar) Manao ahoana ny fahasala manao?
Malagasy (Madagascar) [answer] Salama tsara aho
Malagasy (Madagascar) [answer] Tsara fa misaotra
Malay (Malaysia, Brunei) Apa khabar?
Malay (Malaysia, Brunei) [fine] Khabar baik
Malayalam (Kerala India) Engane oon dee?
Malayalam (Kerala India) [response] Walare nalade
Malayalam (Kerala India) Sukhamano?
Malayalam (Kerala India) [response] Sukham tanne
[Maldivian, see Dhivehi]
Malink� (Senegal, Mali) Tan as te?
Maltese (Malta) Kif intkom?
Maltese (Malta) [informal] Kif inti?
Maltese (Malta) [fine, thanks: by a man] Tajjeb, grazzi
Maltese (Malta) [fine, thanks: by a woman] Tajba, grazzi
Mam (Guatemala, Mexico) Tza'n ta'ya?
Mam (Guatemala, Mexico) [fine] B'a'n at�ine, yajtzun t�eye
Mam (Guatemala) [how did you wake up?] Tza'n ma jaa'wal tq'iija?
Mam (Guatemala, Mexico) [where you going?] Ja ma tx�'ya?
Mam (Guatemala, Mexico) [only here] Mi'n, nok �'cx ma chin tz�aje tzal�
Mandarin (China) N� h�o ma?
Mandarin (China) [answer] Wo hen hao, xie xie
Mandarin (China) [have you eaten?] Ni chile ma?
Mandinka (West Africa) [to one person] I be kayrato?
Mandinka (West Africa) [to more than one] Al be kayrato?
Mandinka (West Africa) [answer] Tana tenna
Mandinka (West Africa) I be di?
Mandinka (West Africa) I be nyaadi?
Mandinka (West Africa) [answer] Mbe kayrato
Manggarai (Indonesia) Co'o reba?
Manggarai (Indonesia) [fine] Di'a
[Manipuri, see Meithei]
Manx (Isle of Man British Isles) Kys t'ou?
Manx (Isle of Man British Isles) [fine] Dy mie
Maori (New Zealand) [to one person] Kei te pehea koe?
Maori (New Zealand) [to two people] Kei te pehea korua?
Maori (New Zealand) [to three or more] Kei te pehea koutou?
Maori (New Zealand) [fine, thank you] Kei te pai
Maori (Cook Islands) [to one person] Pe'ea koe?
Maori (Cook Islands) [to two people] Pe'ea korua?
Maori (Cook Islands) [to three or more] Pe'ea kotou?
Maori (Cook Islands) [answer to Pe'ea...] Meitaki
Maori (Solomon Islands) [to one person] Pe'ea koe?
Maori (Solomon Islands) [several people] Pe'ea kotou?
Maori (Solomon Islands) [answer] Meitaki
Maori (Solomon Islands) [answer by one] E meitaki au
Maori (Solomon Islands) [answer b sev.] E meitaki matou
Marathi (Maharashtra India) Kai kasai ka challai?
Marathi (Maharashtra India) [informal] Kase kaa-ya?
Marathi (Maharashtra India) [fine] Majeta aahe
Marathi (Maharashtra India) [fine] Dthik
Marathi (Maharashtra India) Aapan kase aahaat?
Mari (Russia) Kuze ileda?
Mari (Russia) [informal] Kuze ilet?
Mari (Russia) [I'm fine] Kuzerak pashat kaja
Mari (Russia) [I'm fine] Kuzerak pashat saj
Mari (Russia) [fine] Saiyn
Marshallese (Marshall Islands) Ej et am mour?
Marshallese (Marshall Islands) [answer] Emman
[Masai, see Maasai]
Mashi (Bukavu Congo-Kinshasa) Myanzi mici?
Mashi (Bukavu Congo-Kinshasa) Minja
Matagalpa (Nicaragua) Batsigua bayamani?
[Maure, see Hassaniya]
[Mayangna, see Panamahka]
Mazahua (Mexico) Pje ni kja'a?
Mazahua (Mexico) [I'm fine] Rib�b�tjo na jo'o p�kji
[Mbisu, see Bisu]
Meithei (India) Karam touri?
Meriam Mir (Australia, Papua New Guinea) Nako manali?
Meriam Mir (Australia, PNG) [answer] Sikakanali
Meriam Mir (Australia) [have you eaten?] Aka ma lewer erwe?
Meriam Mir (Australia)[answer if you have] Kai emethu lewer erwe
Meriam Mir (Australia)[answer if not] Ka nole lewer erwe
[Meru, see Kimeru]
[Meto, see Dawan]
Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) Neehahki-nko kiiyawi?
Miami (Indiana & Oklahoma USA) [answer] Neehahki niiyawi
[Miao, see Hmong Daw and Hmong Njua]
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Yiem longx nyei saah?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Meih yiem longx nyei?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Meih yiem longx nyei saah?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Yiem longx nyei fai?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) [answer] Yiem longx nyei
Mien (Laos, Thailand) [answer] Longx nyei
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Meih yiem haix daaih?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) [answer] Yie daaih nziaauc
Mien (Laos, Thailand) Iam nong nha?
Mien (Laos, Thailand) [have you eaten?] Moi nyan hang nya?
Mikmaq (Canada) Goeei me taei�g?
Mikmaq (Canada) [how are you all?] Metawloqtioq?
Mikmaq (Canada) M� talwl�in?
Mikmaq (Canada) [answer] Wel�i
Min Dong [Fuchou] (China) Eh ho meh?
Min Nam [Hokkien] (China) Di ho bo?
Min Nam [Hokkien] (China) Lu ho bo?
Min Nam [Hokkien] (China) Lu an chua?
Mina (Togo) Ofoin?
Mina (Togo) [response] Ain
Mina (Togo) O fon nuil� a?
Minangkabau (W. Sumatra Indonesia)[formal] Apo kaba?
Minangkabau (W. Sumatra Indonesia)[inf.] Aa kaba?
Minangkabau (West Sumatra Indonesia)[fine] Elok elok se
Mingo (United States) Sk�n�' nae n�k� w�nish�te'?
Mingo (United States) Niy�w� sk�n�?
Miskito (Nicaragua) Nahki sa?
Miskito (Nicaragua) Nahkisma?
Mixtec (Estetla Mexico) Nan dauku?
Mixtec (Estetla Mexico) [answer: fine] Deku bai
Mixtec (Xicay�n Mexico) Niz� ixa ku�?
Mixtec (Xicay�n Mexico) [answer] Kixa va'a y�u
Mixtec (Xicay�n Mexico) Niz� kaa ku�?
[Mohawk, see Kanienkehaka]
Mon (Burma) Mangera roa?
Mon (Burma) Mangera 'aw?
Monegasque (Monaco) Cuma st�?
Monegasque (Monaco) [informal] Cuma stai?
Monegasque (Monaco) [fine] Ben
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) Sain baina uu?
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) Sain baichagana uu?
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) [reply] Sain
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) [reply] Sain bainaa
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) Sonin saikhan yuu baina?
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) [reply] Taivan baina
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) Azhil �ils sain uu?
Mongolian (Mongolia, China) [reply] Muug�i
Mongolian (Mongolia)[how are your animals] Mal s�reg targan tavtai yuu?
Mongolian (Mongolia) [reply] Tavtai saikhan
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) Laafibeme?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [fine] Laafibele
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) If kiemame?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) Yaa wana?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) Mana wana?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) Niis kibaare?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) Niisa ganse?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [informal] Yamb yiinsa?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [formal] Fo yiinsa?
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [reply] Laafi
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [reply] Laafibeme
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [reply] Laafibala
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [reply] Yel ka ye
M�or� [Mossi] (Burkina Faso) [reply] Nuogo
Mopa-maya (Guatemala) Miquilech?
Mopa-maya (Guatemala) [answer] B'ala'en
Mordvin (Russia) Koda eryatado?
Mordvin (Russia) [informal] Koda eryat?
Mordvin (Russia) [fine] Parste
Morisyen (Mauritius) Ki m anie�re?
Morisyen (Mauritius) [answer] Mon byen, mersi
Motu (Papua New Guinea) [to one person] Oi namo?
Motu (Papua New Guinea) [answer by one] Io, lau namo
Motu (Papua New Guinea) [to several] Umui namo?
Motu (Papua New Guinea) [answer by sev.] Io, ai namo
Mpi (Thailand) Na h� y�?
Mpi (Thailand) [answer] Ng� s� � he
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Estonko?
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) [answer] Estonkisos
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Stonko?
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) Estomto?
Muskogee (Oklahoma & Florida USA) St�mto?

N�huatl [Aztec] (Mexico, El Salvador) Quen timohuica?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Mexico, El Salvador) Quen otlathuililoc?
N�huatl [Aztec] [formal] (Mex., El Salv.] Quen otimotlathuilti?
N�huatl [Aztec] [formal] (Mex., El Salv.] Quenin otimotlathuilti?
N�huatl [Aztec] [formal] (Mex., El Salv.] Quen otimotlahuiltitzino?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Mexico, El Salvador) Quen otlathuililoc?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Tepoztlan Mexico) Quenin o timo panolti?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Tepoztlan Mexico)morning] Quenin o timo tlatuilti?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Tepoztlan Mexico)[night] Quenin o timo yohuilti?
N�huatl [Aztec] (Mexico, El Salvador)[ans.]Cualli
N�huatl [Aztec Empire) Quenin timoyetzica?
N�huatl [Aztec Empire] [answer] Cualli
N�huatl [Aztec Empire] [answer] Cuenca cualli
N�huatl [Aztec Empire] [answer] Nica cualli
N�huatl [Aztec Empire] [answer] Huel miec
Nama (Namibia) Matisa?
Nakota (United States) Doken ya u?
Nakota (United States) [I'm fine] Daya wa u
Nakota (United States) Doken ya shka?
Nakota (United States) [I'm fine] Daya wa shka
Navajo (southwestern United States) E la na tte?
Naxi (Yunnan China) Ngvl sei waq lei?
Naxi (Yunnan China) Al la'laq lei?
Ndebele (South Africa) [singular] Unjani?
Ndebele (South Africa) [plural] Linjani?
Ndebele (South Africa) Kunjani?
Ndebele (South Africa) [fine] Sikhona
Ndebele (South Africa) [fine] Ngiyaphila
[Ndo, see Kebu]
Nenets (Russia) Khanzer" ilen?
Nenets (Russia) [fine] Neya
Nepali (Nepal, India) Tapaainlaai kasto cha?
Nepali (Nepal, India) [formal] Aaraamai hunu huncha?
Nepali (Nepal, India) [answer] Malaai sancai cha
Newari (India) Mhan fu-laa?
Newari (India) [informal] Chhuu du?
[Ngala, see Lingala]
Ngambay (Chad) Se� i� t� k�r� w�?
Ngambay (Chad) [answer: I am well] M-t� k�r� ya
Nigerian Pidgin (Nigeria) How yu dey?
Nigerian Pidgin (Nigeria) [fine] A dey fine
Nimo (Papua New Guinea) Anena sawia?
Nimo (Papua New Guinea) [fine] Seme, eda sawia
Niuean (Niue, South Pacific) Malolo nakai a koe?
Niuean (Niue) [I am healthy, thank you] Malolo, fakaaue
Norfolk (Norfolk Island) Whutta waye?
Norfolk (Norfolk Island) [informal] Hey brud, whutta waye?
Norfolk (Norfolk Island) [to a group] All yorlye gwen?
Norwegian (Norway) Hvordan st�r det til?
Norwegian (Norway) Hvordan st�r det til med Dem?
Norwegian (Norway) [informal] Hvordan st�r det til med deg?
Norwegian [Nynorsk] (Norway) Korleis har du det?
Norwegian [Bokmaal] (Norway) Hvordan har du det?
Norwegian (Norway) [fine] Fint
Norwegian (Norway) [fine] Bra
Norwegian (Norway) [very good, thanks] Bare bra, takk
Nubi (Kenya, Uganda) Hikirfi?
Nubi (Kenya, Uganda) [I'm fine] Weyafil
Nuer (Sudan) Jin athin?
[Nyankore, see Lunyankole]

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[Occitan, see Provencal]
Odwawa (Canada) Aneesh ezhi bimadzeeyin?
[Oirat, see Kalmyk]
Oromo (Africa) Asahama?
Oromo (Africa) Atam?
Oromo (Africa) Fayaadha?
Oromo (Africa) [answer: fine] Ani fayaadha
Ossetian (Georgia) Kuyd d�:?
Ossetian (Georgia) Kuyd d� stut?
Ossetian (Gerogia) [answer] Tyng dz�b�kh
Otetela (Lodja Congo-Kinshasa) Sango yakona?
Otetela (Lodja Congo-Kinshasa) [answer] Ndoko sango
[Otom�, see H��h�u]

Pa'ikwene (Amazon) Mah pikabayan?
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [informal] Pis kabai?
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [I'm fine] Nah kabai ai, ya pis
Pa'ikwene (Amazon) [I'm fine] Kabai nah, ya pis
Paipai (S. California USA , B.C. Mexico) Kam'yuli?
Paipai (S. Cal. USA , B.C. Mexico) [reply] Kam'yuli
Paipai (S. Cal. USA) [where are you going] Muh'kemi'yam?
Paipai (S. Cal. USA) [I'm going home] Nyex'wahe'yam
Paiwan (Taiwan) Aianga sun?
Palauan (Palau) Ke ua ngerang?
Palauan (Palau) [I'm fine] Ak mesisiich
Pali (India) Kacci te khamaniiyam?
Pali (India) [I'm fine] Saadhu saadhu
Panamahka (Nicaragua) Ampat manh?
Pangasinan (Philippines) Kumusta na?
Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba) C�n ta bai?
Papiamentu (Dutch Antilles, Aruba) [fine] Bon
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) Tha tsanga yei?
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) Taba tsangde?
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) Doseekesayho?
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [informal] Senga yai?
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [answer] Khe
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [answer] Derkha
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakistan) [answer] Changa
Pashto (Afghanistan, Pakis.)[answer: fine] Ze khe yem
Passamaquoddy (USA) [how are you all] Me' talwulo'ltioq?
Patois (Jamaica) Wha'hapin in?
Patois (Jamaica) [answer] Yeah mon, tek care
Pende (Congo-Kinshasa) Wakola?
Phorh�pecha (Mexico) Najts� erandis�ki?
Phorh�pecha (Mexico) [fine] Sesi
Pijin (Solomon Islands) Hao?
Pijin (Solomon Islands) Iu stap oraet nomoa?
Pijin (Solomon Islands) Oraet nomoa?
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [answer: fine] Oraet nomoa
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [answer: I'm fine] Mi stap gud nomoa
Pijin (Solomon Islands) [answer: so-so] Olsem nomoa
Pipil (El Salvador) Ken tinemi?
Pipil (El Salvador) [answer: fine, & you?] Naha ninemi yek, wan taha?
Pitjantjatjara (Australia) Nyuntu palya?
Pitkern (Pitcairn Island) What a way you?
Pocomch� (Guatemala) Mi suk ac'ux?
Pocomch� (Guatemala) [answer: fine] Raj i hat, mi suk ac'ux
Polish (Poland) [to male] Jak sie pan miewa?
Polish (Poland) [to female] Jak sie pani miewa?
Polish (Poland) [informal to one person] Jak sie masz?
Polish (Poland) [informal to male] Jak sie pan ma?
Polish (Poland) [informal to female] Jak sie pani ma?
Polish (Poland) [fine] Dobrze
Polish (Poland) [informal] Jak leci?
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) Como est�?
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [informal] Como est�s?
Portuguese (Brazil) Como vai?
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) [fine] Bem
Provencal (France) Coss� va?
Provencal (France) [informal] Coss� vas?
Provencal (France) Coss� anatz?
Provencal (France) [fine] Plan
[Pulaar, see Fulani]
Punjabi (India) [formal] Tuhaadaa kee haal hai jee?
Punjabi (India) [informal] Toon kiven hain?
Punjabi (India) [informal] Teraa kee haal hai?
Punjabi (India) Kee haal chaal hai?
Punjabi (India) Kee haal hai?
Punjabi (India) Kee ale?
Punjabi (India) [colloquial] Kiddaan?
Punjabi (India) [I'm fine] Meraa haal theek hai
Punjabi (India) [fine; informal] Theeke
Punjabi (India) [fine; formal] Tuhaadee kirpaa hai
Punjabi (India) [fine; formal] Vaahiguroo daa shukar hai
Punjabi (India) [fine, thank you; formal] Dhannvaad meraa haal theek hai
Puyuma (Taiwan) 'Inavau?

[Qazaq, see Kazakh]
Quechua Ayacuchano (Ayacucho Peru) Imaynallataq kasanki?
Quechua Ayacuchano (Ayacucho) [to several] Imaynallataq kasankicheq?
Quechua Ayacuchano (Ayacucho) [fine] Allillanpuni
Quechua Ayacuchano (Ayacucho) [well] Weleqllapuni
Quechua Cuzque�o (Cuzco Peru) Allillanchu?
Quechua Cuzque�o [answer to Allillanchu] Allillanmi
Quich� [K'iche] (Guatemala) A utz w�ch la?
Quich� [K'iche] (Guatemala) [answer] Utz jub'ik' maltiox, je' ri lal?
Quich� (Guatemala) [where are you going?] Jawije' que wi la?
Quich� (Guatemala) [answer: only here] Xak waral
Quichua (Ecuador) Causapanguichu?
Quichua (Ecuador) Imanalla?
Quichua (Ecuador) Imanallataq canqui?
Quichua (Ecuador) [answer: fine] Allilla
Quichua (Ecuador) [answer: fine] Allilla micani

Rakhin (Myanmar) Nay kaung pha laa?
Rapanui (Easter Island) [to one person] Pehe koe?
Rapanui (Easter Island) [to a group] Pehe korua?
Rapanui (Easter Island) [fine] Rivariva
[Raratongan, see Maori (Cook Islands)]
Res�garo (Peru) Hid�heeh�?
Rohingya (Myanmar) Ken ahsaw?
Rohingya (Myanmar) [answer] Balah aasee
Romani [Gypsy] (central Europe) Sar san?
Romani [Gypsy] (central Europe) Sar shan?
Romani [Gypsy] (central Europe) [fine] Mishto
Romanian (Romania) Ce mai faceti?
Romanian (Romania) [informal] Ce mai faci?
Romanian (Romania) [informal] Ce se-aude?
Romanian (Romania) [fine thanks) Multumesc bine
Romansch [Puter] [formal] Co vai cun vus?
Romansch [Puter] [informal] Co vai cun tai?
Romansch [Puter] [fine] Bain
Rukai (Taiwan) Muadinga diangi su?
Russian (Russia) Kak dyela?
Russian (Russia) Kak vy pozhivaete?
Russian (Russia) [informal] Kak pozhivaesh'?
Russian (Russia) [very well, thanks] Spasibo, khorosho
Russian (Russia) [fine] Prekrasno
Rutoro (Uganda) Oly ota?
Rutoro (Uganda) Amakurru?
Rutoro (Uganda) [reply] Arungi

Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Mii siidii gul�lo?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Mii gul�lo?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Mii gullo?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) [fine] Bures mann�
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Mo manna?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Movt dat mann�?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) Got don veajat?
Saami [Lappish] (Scandinavia) [fine] Bures
Saami [Davvi Saami] [Lappish](Scandinavia) Mot manna?
Saami [Davvi Saami] (Scandinavia) [fine] Buorre dat manna
Saami [Inari Saami] [Lappish](Scandinavia) Maht mana?
Saami [Inari Saami] (Scandinavia) [fine] Pyereest mana
Saami [Skolt Saami] [Lappish](Scandinavia) M�'htt maan?
Saami [Skolt Saami] (Scandinavia) [fine] M�'tt maan?
Saami [Skolt Saami] (Scandinavia) [fine] Pu�rast maan
Saami [Skolt Saami] (Scandinavia) M�i'd te�dak?
Saami [Skolt Saami] (Scandinaiva) K�kkv�� je�l�ak?
Saami [Skolt Saami] (Scandinaiva) [fine] Sp�'sseb pu�rast
Saanich (Vancouver Island) 'Ele' e sxw 'ew' 'ey' 'al?
Saanich (Vancouver Island) [are you well?] 'U' 'ay' e sxw?
Saanich (Vancouver Island) [I'm well] 'U' 'ay' sen
Saisiat (Taiwan) Suukatahy?
Sakao (Espiritu Santo Vanuatu) I mthm�?
Samoan (Samoa) 'O a mai 'oe?
Samoan (Samoa) [fine, thanks] Manuia lava, fa'afetai
Sangha (Mali) [how are you] Oseo?
Sangha (Mali) [fine] Seo
Sango (Central African Republic) Tonganayeh?
Sango (Central African Republic) [answer] Yai kadape
Sardinian (Italy) Coment'istate?
Sardinian (Italy) [informal] Coment'istas?
Sardinian (Italy) [fine] Bene
Scots [Ulster Scots] (Northern Ireland) Whit fettle?
Scots [Ulster Scots] (N. Ireland) [fine] Braw eneuch
Scots [Ulster Scots] (N. Ireland) Goide mar ata?
Scottish Gaelic (Scotland) [to one person] De do choir?
Scottish Gaelic (Northwestern Scotland) Ciamar a tha thu?
Scottish Gaelic (Northw. Scotland) [inf.] Ciamar a tha sibh?
Scottish Gaelic (Northw. Scotland) [fine] Tha gu math
Scottish Gaelic (Northw. Scotland) [fine] Gl� mhath, tapadh lea
Sema (India) Akevishi an'kya?
Sema (India) [fine] Akevishiani
Senoufo (C�te d'Ivoire) Kadjona?
Senoufo (C�te d'Ivoire) [fine] Minchoklowgo
Sepedi [Northern Sotho] (South Africa) O kae?
Sepedi [Northern Sotho] (S Africa) [ans.] Ke gona, kea leboga
Sepedi [Northern Sotho] (South Africa) Le kae?
Sepedi [Northern Sotho] (S Africa) [ans.] Re gona
Serbian (Serbia, Yugoslavia) Kako ste?
Serbian (Serbia, Yugoslavia) [informal] Kako si?
Serbian (Serbia, Yugoslavia) [fine] Dobro
Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) [to one person] Nafio?
Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) [ans. by one] M� kh� m�ne
Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) [to several] Nam nou biyou?
Serrere (Senegal, Gambia) [ans. by sev.] Inn exr� m�ne
Seselwa [Seychelles Creole] (Seychelles) Koman ou sava?
Seselwa [Seychelles Creole] (Seychelles) Konman sava?
Seselwa (Seychelles) [fine, thank you] Byen mersi
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to one person] O phela joang?
Sesotho (Lesotho) [answer: well; singular] Ke phela hantle
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to a group of people] Le phela joang?
Sesotho (Lesotho) [answer: well; plural] Re phela hantle
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to one person] O kae?
Sesotho (Lesotho) [answer: I am here] Ke teng
Sesotho (Lesotho) [to a group of people] Le kae?
Sesotho (Lesotho) [plural answer] Re teng
Setswana (Southern Africa) Le kae?
Setswana (Southern Africa) [fine] Ke teng
Setswana (Southern Africa) O tsogile jang?
Setswana (Southern Africa) [fine, thanks] Ke tsogile sentle
Setswana (Southern Africa) [informal] O a reng?
Setu (Southern Estonia) [answer-very good] V�iga h��
Shanghai (Shanghai China) Non ho va?
Shelta (USA, Ireland) [old;no longer used] A djonawdu hoo?
Shelta (USA, Ireland) [old] [I'm fine] Mweel buri
Sherpa [Helambu] (Nepal, Tibet) Khe la ganumu heey?
Sherpa [Helambu] (Nepal, Tibet) [I'm fine] Nga la chamsangbu heey
Sherpa [Solu] (Nepal, Tibet) Thangbu wye?
Sherpa [Solu] (Nepal, Tibet) Nga la lemu rang wye
Shimasiwa (Comoros) Ndje?
Shimasiwa (Comoros) [response:fine] Ndjema
Shimasiwa (Comoros) [response] Sijouha
Shimasiwa (Anjouan Comoros) Njeje?
Shimasiwa (Moheli Comoros) Habare sa?
Shimasiwa (Moyotte Comoros) Habare sa?
Shina (India, Central Asia) Jhek hal hai�?
Shina (India, Central Asia) Mishto hai�
[Shona, see Chishona]
Shor (Russia) Silerdi� kaz�k-ab�r kayd�g?
Shoshoni (North America) En hagai netsagaude whiyull?
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) Shing jak pujam?
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) [answer] Shing pujajai
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) Itiur pujam?
Shuar (Ecuador, Peru) [answer] Pujajai
Silozi (Zambia) Muzuhile?
Silozi (Zambia) Muzuhile cwani?
Silozi (Zambia) [fine] Lu zuhile hande
Silozi (Zambia) U pila cwa-ai?
Silozi (Zambia)[where are you coming from] Mu zwa kai?
Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) Kohomada?
Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) Ah kohomada?
Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) [answer] Hohudi
[Sioux, see Dakota]
Siswati (Swaziland) Kunjani?
Siswati (Swaziland) [answer: fine] Kulungile
Siswati (Swaziland) [fine thank you] Ngisaphila ngiyobonga
Siswati (Swaziland) [where are you going?] U ya phi?
Slovak (Slovakia) Ako sa m�te?
Slovak (Slovakia) [informal] Ako sa m�sh?
Slovak (Slovakia) [fine] Dobre
Slovenian (Slovenia) Kako ste?
Slovenian (Slovenia) Kako Vam gre?
Slovenian (Slovenia) [informal] Kako ti gre?
Slovenian (Slovenia) [informal] Kako kaj?
Slovenian (Slovenia) [fine] Dobro
Soga (Central Africa) Kojea?
Soga (Central Africa) Kodeo?
Soga (Central Africa) [fine] Balio
Soga [are all well in your home?] Agufayo?
Soga [they are well] Tulio
Somali (Somalia) Bal ka waran?
Somali (Somalia) Iska waran?
Somali (Somalia) Nabad myah?
Somali (Somalia) [fine] Ficaan
Sorbian (eastern Germany) Kak so Wam dze?
Sorbian (eastern Germany) [informal] Kak so tebi dze?
Sorbian (eastern Germany) [fine] Derje
Spanish (America, Spain) �C�mo est� usted?
Spanish (America, Spain) [answer=fine] Bien
Spanish (America, Spain) [informal] �C�mo est�s?
Spanish (America, Spain) [informal] �Qu� tal?
Spanish (America, Spain) [informal] �Qu� tal est�s?
Spanish (America, Spain) [informal] �C�mo te va?
Spanish (Canary Islands) [informal] �Qu� pas�?
Spanish (Chile, Colombia) [informal] �Qu� hay?
Spanish (Colombia) [informal] �En qu� andas?
Spanish (Colombia) [informal] �Qu� hubo?
Spanish (Colombia) [informal] �Qu� m�s?
Spanish (Colombia, Mexico, Panama) [slang] �Quiubo?
Spanish (Dominican Republic) [informal] �C�mo t� est�s?
Spanish (Dominican Republic) [informal] �Qu� hay de nuevo?
Spanish (Ecuador) �Qu� ha habido?
Spanish (Mexico) [informal] �Qu� pasa?
Spanish (Mexico) [informal] �Qu� onda?
Sranan (Suriname) Fa yu tan?
Sranan (Suriname) [answer to Fa yu tan] Ai go
Sranan (Suriname) Fa waka?
Sranan (Suriname) [answer to Fa waka] Mi de
Sudovian (Baltic region) Kai j�mas eit?
Sumbanese (Indonesia) Mala hiana?
Sundanese [Basa Sunda] (Indonesia) Kumaha kabarna?
Sundanese [Basa Sunda] (Indonesia) Kumaha damang?
Sundanese [Basa Sunda] (Indonesia) [fine] Pangesto
Susu (Guinea) Ori tonamo?
Susu (Guinea) Anyerife?
Susu (Guinea) [answer] Afayera
[Swahili, see Kiswahili]
Swedish (Sweden, Finland) Hur st�r det till?
Swedish (Sweden) Hur m�r ni?
Swedish (Sweden) [informal] Hur �r det?
Swedish (Sweden) [informal] Hur har du det?
Swedish (Sweden) [informal] Hur �r l�get?
Swedish (Sweden) [informal] Hur m�r du?
Swedish (Sweden) [fine thank you] Tack, bra

Tagalog (Philippines) [formal] Kumusta ho kayo?
Tagalog (Philippines) [informal] Kumusta ka?
Tagalog (Philippiens) [informal] Kamusta ka na?
Tagalog (Philippines) [answer-fine] Mabuti naman
Tahitian (Tahiti) E aha te huru?
Tahitian (Tahiti) [answer: good, thanks] Maita'i mauruuru
Tahitian (Tahiti) [answer: good] Maita'i
Taiwanese (Taiwan) Cho�-kin �n-cho�n?
Taiwanese (Taiwan) Li ho bo?
Taiwanese (Taiwan) [fine] Jin ho
Tajik (Tajikistan) Chi khel shumo?
Tajik (Tajikistan) [answer: fine] Man khub
Tamashek (West Africa) Metalikha?
Tamashek (West Africa) [fine] Ilkharas
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali,Burkina Faso) Ma d'tolahat?
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali,Burkina Faso)[ans] Alxer yas
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali,Burkina Faso)[ans] Alxer yas al hamdulillahi
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali)[ans by older man] Ijak alxer da iknan
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali)[what's wrong] Ma iyshadan?
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali)[what's wrong] Ma ijan labasan?
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali) [the news?] Isalan?
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali)[answer-nothing] Kalash
Tamasheq [Tuareg] (Mali)[answer-only peace]Alxer yas
Tamasheq [Air dialect] (W Africa) [to man] Oy ik?
Tamasheq [Air] (West Africa) [answer] Alkher ghar
Tamasheq [Air] (W Africa)[how your family] Mani echeghel?
Tamazight (West Africa) Amek tellid'?
Tamil (India) Sowkyama
Tamil (India) Inna samacharam?
Tamil (India) [answer] Ella seria irke
Tanana (Alaska) Do'eent'aa?
Tashkorghani (China) Tsarang ta ahwul?
Tashkorghani (China) [how is your health] Ta tarn durusto?
Tashkorghani (China) [reply: fine] Charjam
Tatar (Russia) Nichek yashisez?
Tatar (Russia) [informal] Nichek yashisen?
Tatar (Russia) [fine] Yakhshy
Telugu (India) Unta bounda?
Telugu (India) [formal] Baagunnaaraa?
Telugu (India) [informal] Baagunnaavaa?
Tetum (East Timor) [informal] O diak ka lae?
Tetum (East Timor) [formal- to elder] Ita diak ka lae?
Tetum (East Timor) [I am fine] Diak
Tetum (East Timor) [I am not well] Lae, ha'u la diak
Tetum (East Timor) [I am sick] Ha'u moras
[Teuso, see Icetot]
Thai (Thailand) Pen yang-ngai?
Thai (Thailand) Pen yang-ngai baang?
Thai (Thailand) Sabaai-dii reu?
Thai (Thailand) [answer: fine] Sabaay dii
Thai (Thailand) [have you eaten?] Thaan khow laew rju yang?
Thai (Thailand) [accept invitation] Yang
Thai (Thailand) [negative answer] Thaan laew
Thangmi [Thami] (Himalayas) Nang-kai hara hok-na-du?
Thangmi [Thami] (Himalayas) [fine] Apratsa hok-du
[T'in, see Lua]
Tibetan (Tibet) Kerang kusu debo yimbe?
Tibetan (Tibet) Nga debo yin
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to equal] Khamihaduru?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to superior] Khamihadirom?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to a man] Kemayaloka?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to a woman] Kemayalahkee?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to a man] Kefo haleka?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to a woman] Kefo halaki?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [to a group] Kefo halekum?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) Kemey aleka?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) Kemey we'ali?
Tigrinya (Ethiopia) [I'm fine] Tzbuk alokhoo
[Tjamoro, see Chamorro]
Tlingit (Canada) U�sse-i-tu-eti?
Tlingit (Canada) U�sse i-reti?
Tlingit (Southeastern Alaska) Waasa i woonei?
Tlingit (Alaska) Wa-� �k-w�?
Tlingit (Alaska) W�a s� iyatee?
Tlingit (Alaska) [I'm good] Xat yak'�i
Tlingit (Alaska) [I'm okay] Tl�l w�a s�
Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) Yu stap gut?
Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) [I'm fine] Mi stap gut
Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) How e dey go now?
[Tonga (Zambia), see Chitonga]
Tongan (Tonga) F�f� hake?
Tongan (Tonga) [answer = fine] Sai p� m�l�
Toraja (Indonesia) Apa kareba?
Toraja (Indonesia) [fine] Kareba melo
[Torres Strait Broken, see Yumpla Tok]
Totonac (Veracruz Mexico) Tlan lapat wix?
Totonac (Veracruz Mexico) [I'm fine] Akit tlan paxawaya
Tsaatang (Mongolia) San baino?
Tsaatang (Mongolia) [reply] San, san baino?
Tsaatang (Mongolia) [answer to respondant] San
[Tsalagi, see Cherokee]
Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) Danach'e 'a?
Tsekhene (British Columbia Canada) [reply] Sasch'e
Tsimpsean (Alaska) 'Ndellawaan?
Tsou (Taiwan) Aveoveoyu?
Tukang Besi (Indonesia) Mimi 'umpa?
Tulu (India) Yencha ullere?
Tulu (India) Yencha ullaara?
Tulu (India) Encha nadapunda?
[Tumbuka, see Chitumbuka]
Turkish (Turkey) Nasilsiniz?
Turkish (Turkey) [informal] Nasilsin?
Turkish (Turkey) [informal] Nasil gidiyor?
Turkish (Turkey) [fine] Iyi
Turkish (Turkey) �ok iyiyim tesekk�r ederim
Turkmen (Turkmenistan) Siz n�hili
Turkmen (Turkmenistan) [answer: fine] Onat
Tuscarora (New York USA, Ontario Canada) Ha-skeh-neh-heh?
Tuscarora (USA, Canada) [answer] Heh-heh eh'ah-skah-neh
Tuvan (Russia) Azh�l-xerek eki-le chorup tur be?
Tuvan (Russia) [I'm fine] Eki-le �orup tur
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) Bi xchih 'awo'tan?
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) Lek bal 'ayat?
Tzeltal (Chiapas Mexico) [answer] Lek 'ayan
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) K'uxi mi li'ote?
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) [answer to above] Mu k'uxi li'one
Tzotzil (Chiapas Mexico) K'usi aw otan?

Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) Chuu uganabira?
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) Chaa ganjuu yaibiimi tai?
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan)[answer] Uu, nihei deebiru
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan)[to superiors] 'U ganjuu 'waachi-miseebitii?
Uchinaaguchi (Okinawa Japan) [to equals] 'Acchoo-mi?
Udmurt (Russia) [polite] Kych ie ulish kody?
Udmurt (Russia) [familiar] Kych ie ulish kod?
Udmurt (Russia) [fine] Umoi
Udmurt (Russia) [fine, thank you] Tau, tuzh umoi
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Yak mayetes'?
Ukrainian (Ukraine) Yak spravi?
Ukrainian (Ukraine) [informal] Yak use ide?
Ukrainian (Ukraine) [fine] Dobre
Ulwa (Nicaragua) Ampa man?
Urdu (Pakistan) Ap kaise hai�?
Urdu (Pakistan) [fine thank you] Bahut achchhe shukriya
Ute (Colorado and Utah USA) Ag'a'`rei na?
Ute (Colorado and Utah USA) [answer] T��'ayin towayak, �m�isa?
Ute (Colorado and Utah USA) [informal] An� ucha?
Uyghur (Central Asia) Qandaq ahwalingiz?
Uyghur (Central Asia) Yakhshimusiz?
Uyghur (Central Asia) [answer: fine] Yakhshi
Uyghur (Central Asia) [answer: not bad] Yaman emes
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) Qandaisiz?
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) Soghlghingiz qandai?
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) Soghlghingiz qanaqa?
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) Soghlghingiz qalai?
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) [answer: fine] Z�r
Uzbek (Uzbekistan, Afghan.) [ans:I'm fine] Men z�rman

Valencian (Spain) Com estas tu?
Valencian (Spain) [fine] Yo estic molt be
Venda (South Africa) Hu ita hani?
Venda (South Africa) [adult] Vho vuwa hani?
Venda (South Africa) [child] No vuwa hani?
Venda (South Africa) [fine] Ri hone
Veps (Vologda Russia) Kut el�t?
Veps (Vologda Russia) [informal] Kut el�d?
Veps (Vologda Russia) [fine] H�vin
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to male] Anh c� khoe kh�ng?
Vietnamese (Vietnam) [to female] Chi c� khoe kh�ng?
Visayan (Philippines) Kumusta ka?
Visayan (Philippines) [fine] Maayo man
Visayan (Philippines) [to two people] Kumusta man kamo?
Visayan (Philippines)[where are you going?]Asa ka muadto?
Visayan (Philippines)[ans: I'm going to..] Muadto ko sa...
Visayan (Philippines)[where have you been?]Diin ka gikan?
Visayan (Philippines)[ans: I've been...] Gikan ako sa...
Votic (Russia) Kui meneb?

Wakhi (Central Asia) Chiz hol he?
Wakhi (Central Asia) Tut siyeta?
Wakhi (Central Asia) [answer: fine] Vidurt em
Wakhi (Central Asia) Baaf ateya?
Wakhi (Central Asia) [answer: fine] Uzum baaf
Warumungu (Australia) Angi piliyi karmanta?
Welsh (North Wales) Sut mae?
Welsh (North Wales) S'mae?
Welsh (North Wales) Sut ydych chi?
Welsh (North Wales) Sut rydych chi?
Welsh (North Wales) Sut 'dach chi?
Welsh (North Wales) [informal] Sut wyt ti?
Welsh (South Wales) Shwd mae?
Welsh (South Wales) Shwmae?
Welsh (South Wales) Shwd ych chi?
Welsh (Wales) [answer = good] Da
Welsh (Wales) [answer = very good] Da iawn
Welsh (Wales) [answer = fine] Iawn
Welsh (Wales) [answer = quite well] Eitha da
Welsh (Wales) [answer = quite well] Go dda
Welsh (Wales) [answer = fairly well] Gweddol
Wintu (California USA) Hestam moroq sukem?
Wolof (Africa) Na nga def?
Wolof (Africa) Naka nga def?
Wolof (Africa) Jaam nga am?
Wolof (Africa) [fine] Ci jaam rek
Wolof (Africa) [answer: peace only] Jaam rek
Wolof (Africa) [1: answer: I am here] Mangi fii rekk
Wolof (Africa) [ans to #1: they are here] Nunga fe

Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) Unjani?
Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) [answer] Ndikhona
Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) Kunjani?
Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) [answer] Sikhona
Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) Uphile na namhlanje?
Xhosa (South Africa, Lesotho) [answer] Ewe, ndiphilile kanye
Xucuru-Cariri (Brazil) Akak�ume
Xucuru-Cariri (Brazil) [answer] �kak�

Yacouba (C�te d'Ivoire) Bwi-ar-we
[Yao (Asia), see Mien]
[Yao (Africa), see Chiyao]
Yiddish (central Europe) Vi geyt es?
Yiddish (central Europe) [fine] Gut
Yiddish (central Europe) Vos hert zich bay aych?
Yiddish (central Europe) Vos makht ir?
Yiddish (central Europe) [informal] Vos makhstu?
Yiddish (central Europe) [informal] Vas machs du?
Yoruba (Nigeria) S� d�ad�a ni?
Yoruba (Nigeria) [inforal] B�wo ni?
Yoruba (Nigeria) [fine thanks] D�ad�a ni
Yoruba (Nigeria) [fine thanks] �l��f�� ni
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [to one person] Biix a beel?
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [to more than one] Biix a beele'ex?
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [answer: fine] Ma'aloob'
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [fine, and you?] Ma'aloob', kux te'ex?
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) ["what do you say?"] Ba'ax ka wa'alik?
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [answer-"nothing"] Mixba'al
Yucatec Maya (Mexico) [answer-"only this"] Chen beya'
Yugur [Western Yugur] (Gansu China) Sen j�gher mi?
Yugur [Western Yugur] (Gansu China) J�gher mi?
Yugur [Western Yugur] (Gansu China) [fine] Men j�gher
Yugur [Western Yugur] (Gansu China) [fine] J�gher
Yumpla Tok (Torres Strait Australia) Wis wei?
Yumpla Tok (Torres Strait Australia) Wis wei yu?
Yumpla Tok (Torres Strait Australia) [ans] Orait
Yup'ik (Alaska) Cangacit?
Yup'ik (Alaska) [fine] Assirtua
Yup'ik (Siberia) Natesiin?

Zapotec (Oaxaca Mexico) Nak su iba su yia?
Zapotec (Oaxaca Mexico) [fine, thank you] Sua yia, dishkleno
Zapotec (Oaxaca Mexico) Shi modo niluu?
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Nac chac?
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Nac chactgua?
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) Bi chactgua?
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [response] Chacza g�en
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [response] Chaccza g�en
Zapotec (Yatzachi Mexico) [is there work?] Achelalchgua?
Zarma [Dyerma] (West Africa) Barka?
Zarma (Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso) Mat� nigo?
Zarma (Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso)[fine] Aye go bani samaye
Zazaki (Turkey) Ti sen�na?
Zazaki (Turkey) �ituria?
Zazaki (Turkey) �itana?
Zazaki (Turkey) [formal] Hal� shima senino?
Zazaki (Turkey) [I'm fine, thank you] Ez rindan, ti wesh be
Zazaki [South Zaza] (Turkey) [to a man] Ti senin�?
Zazaki [South Zaza] (Turkey) [I'm fine] Hewlan, Homa razi bo
Zazaki [North Zaza] (Turkey) [I'm fine] Rindan, Heq razi bo
Zulu (Southern Africa) Unjani?
Zulu (Southern Africa) Ninjani
Zulu (Southern Africa) [fine] Ngiyaphila
Zulu (Southern Africa) [fine] Ngikhona