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How do you say peace be upon in Berber?

The phrase "peace be upon you" in Berber (specifically, in the Tamazight variety) is:

Assalam alaykoum (pronounced: as-sa-laam a-lay-koom)

This is the same greeting used in Arabic, as Berber languages and Arabic have a shared history and influence.

Here's a breakdown of the components:

* Assalam: Peace

* Alaykoum: Upon you

The response to "Assalam alaykoum" is usually Wa alaykoum assalam (pronounced: wa a-lay-koom as-sa-laam), which means "and upon you be peace."

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