Formal:
* Sleman: This is the most common and formal greeting. It is used for people you don't know well or are older than you.
Informal:
* Silav: This is a more informal greeting, used with friends and family.
* Selam: Similar to "Silav", this is also an informal greeting.
* Ba xêr hatî: This literally means "Welcome", and is often used instead of "hello".
Regional Variations:
* Sorani: This is the dialect spoken in Iraqi Kurdistan.
* Kurmanji: This is the dialect spoken in Turkish Kurdistan and Syrian Kurdistan.
Specific Dialect Examples:
* Sorani: "Sleman" or "Selam"
* Kurmanji: "Silav" or "Selam"
You can use any of these greetings to say hello in Kurdish, but it's important to be mindful of the context and who you are speaking to.