Hello:
* Formal: "Sat Sri Akal" (sət sri əˈkəl)
* Informal: "Assalam-o-Alaikum" (əˈsæləm oʊ əˈleɪkʊm)
Goodbye:
* Formal: "Sat Sri Akal" (sət sri əˈkəl)
* Informal: "Khush reh" (kʊʃ reɪ) or "Allah Hafiz" (əlɑː hɑːfɪz)
Important Notes:
* Pronunciation: Punjabi has a lot of nasal sounds. Pay attention to "n" sounds, as they often are pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth.
* Context: The specific greeting depends on the situation. "Sat Sri Akal" is a more general greeting used by both Sikhs and non-Sikhs. "Assalam-o-Alaikum" is a common Muslim greeting.
* Variations: There are many regional variations in pronunciation.
Let me know if you'd like to know more about Punjabi greetings!