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How do you greet someone speaking Aramaic?

Here's how to greet someone speaking Aramaic, depending on the context and your relationship with them:

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.

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