How do say Alaskan hello?

There isn't a single phrase that translates to "hello" in the traditional language of Alaska Native people. This is because Alaska is home to over 20 distinct Indigenous languages, each with its own greeting customs.

Here are some greetings from different Alaskan Native languages:

* Inupiaq (Inuit language spoken in northern Alaska): "Aaniin" (pronounced "ah-nee-in")

* Yup'ik (Inuit language spoken in southwestern Alaska): "Aaniin" (pronounced "ah-nee-in")

* Alutiiq (language spoken in the central and south-central coast of Alaska): "Saannguun" (pronounced "sah-n-goon")

* Tlingit (language spoken in southeast Alaska): "Shaaw" (pronounced "shaw") or "S'aawaay" (pronounced "sah-wah-way")

* Haida (language spoken in southeast Alaska): "Sgan" (pronounced "sgan")

It's always respectful to use a greeting specific to the language of the person you are addressing. If you are unsure, a simple "hello" or "good morning" will always be understood.