Informal:
* "Kive ho?" (pronounced "kee-vay ho?") - This is the most common and direct way to say "How are you?"
* "Kive te ho?" (pronounced "kee-vay te ho?") - This is a more playful way to say "What's up?" and is often used with friends.
* "Ki chalda hai?" (pronounced "kee chal-da hai?") - This is a casual way to ask "What's going on?"
* "Sat sri akal, kive ho?" (pronounced "sat sri akal, kee-vay ho?") - This is a respectful greeting that literally means "True blessings, how are you?" and can be used in most situations.
Formal:
* "Aap kive ho?" (pronounced "aap kee-vay ho?") - This is a more formal way to say "How are you?" and is used when addressing someone older or in a position of authority.
You can also combine a greeting with "kive ho?" or "ki chalda hai?" for a more complete sentence:
* "Waheguru ji ka khalsa, waheguru ji ki fateh, kive ho?" (pronounced "wa-hay-goo-roo jee ka khalsa, wa-hay-goo-roo jee kee fa-tay, kee-vay ho?") - This is a very formal greeting used by Sikhs, meaning "The Khalsa is of Waheguru, the victory is of Waheguru, how are you?"
* "Salam, kive ho?" (pronounced "salaam, kee-vay ho?") - This is a greeting used by Muslims, meaning "Peace, how are you?"
Ultimately, the best way to say "Hey, what's up?" in Punjabi is to choose the greeting that feels most appropriate for the situation and your relationship with the person you're speaking to.