* Informal:
* ನಮಸ್ತೆ (namaste): This is the most common and polite way to greet someone, similar to "hello" or "good morning/afternoon/evening".
* ಹಲೋ (halo): This is a more casual greeting, similar to "hi" or "hey".
* ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತ (suprabhaat): This means "good morning" and is used specifically in the morning.
* ಸಂಜೆ (sanje): This means "good evening" and is used specifically in the evening.
* Formal:
* ಶುಭೋದಯ (shubhoday): This is a formal way to say "good morning".
* ಶುಭ ಸಂಜೆ (shubha sanje): This is a formal way to say "good evening".
You can also use "ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?" (neevu hege iddiiri?), which translates to "How are you?" as a greeting.
The best choice depends on the situation and your relationship with the person you are greeting.