Formal greetings:
* Shalom (ܫܠామ): This is the most common greeting, meaning "peace" and used for any time of day.
* Shalom Aleichem (ܫܠామ ܐܠܝܟܘܢ): Meaning "peace be upon you," this is a more respectful and formal greeting used for multiple people.
* Shalom Aleich (ܫܠామ ܐܠܝܟ): Meaning "peace be upon you," this is the singular version of the previous greeting, used for one person.
Informal greetings:
* Marhaba (ܡܪܒܐ): This is a more informal greeting, meaning "welcome."
* Sabah el-khayr (ܨܒܚܐ ܕܛܒ): Meaning "good morning," this is used in the morning.
* Masā' al-khayr (ܡܫܐ ܕܛܒ): Meaning "good evening," this is used in the evening.
* Ahlan wa sahlan (ܐܗܠܢ ܘܣܗܠܢ): Meaning "welcome," this is a warm and friendly greeting.
Other options:
* Ma'a salama (ܡܥ ܐܫܠܡܐ): Meaning "goodbye," this is a formal way to say goodbye.
* Ma'a salama (ܡܥ ܐܫܠܡܐ): Meaning "goodbye," this is a casual way to say goodbye.
Important things to remember:
* Aramaic is not a single language, but a family of languages. Different dialects might use different greetings.
* If you're unsure, it's best to use "Shalom" or "Marhaba" as they are widely understood.
* A smile and friendly gesture go a long way in any language!
Bonus: If you are interested in learning more about Aramaic greetings, you can find more information online or consult a language textbook.