General greetings:
* "Selam" (pronounced "se-lam"): This is the most common and general greeting, used in most Kurdish dialects. It translates to "peace" or "greetings" and is appropriate in most situations.
* "Silav" (pronounced "see-lav"): This is another common greeting, also meaning "greetings" or "peace."
Informal greetings:
* "Baxtê te baş be" (pronounced "bak-tay-tay-bash-bay"): This means "May your luck be good" and is a very friendly and informal greeting.
* "Rojê te baş be" (pronounced "ro-jay-tay-bash-bay"): This means "May your day be good" and is another informal greeting.
* "Hêvîdarim başî" (pronounced "hay-vee-dar-im-ba-shee"): This means "I hope you're well" and is a friendly and polite way to greet someone.
Formal greetings:
* "Ez çawa im?" (pronounced "ez-cha-wa-im"): This means "How are you?" and is a polite and formal greeting.
* "Xweş halî?" (pronounced "khvesh-ha-lee"): This also means "How are you?" and is another formal greeting.
Other dialects:
* "Salamun" (pronounced "sa-la-moon"): This is used in the Sorani dialect.
* "Selamün aleykum" (pronounced "se-la-moon-a-lay-kum"): This is used in the Kurmanji dialect.
It's important to note that the best way to say hello in Kurdish will depend on the specific dialect being spoken and the relationship between the people speaking.