Sorani Kurdish:
* Selam: This is the most common and general greeting.
* Baxtê baş: Means "good luck" and can be used as a greeting.
* Slah: Another common greeting, similar to "hello" in English.
* Silav: Similar to "Selam," but less common.
Kurmanji Kurdish:
* Silav: The most common greeting, similar to "Selam" in Sorani.
* Roj baş: Means "good day" and can be used as a greeting.
* Slah: Another common greeting, similar to "hello" in English.
Other Kurdish Dialects:
* As-salamu alaykum: This Arabic phrase is commonly used as a greeting in Kurdish, especially in more religious contexts.
The best way to choose a greeting is to observe what others are using in the specific context.
It's also important to note that Kurdish has several dialects, so the exact phrase for "hello" may vary depending on the region.