General greetings:
* Salam: This is the most common and widely understood greeting, meaning "peace" or "hello." It's used for any situation, formal or informal.
* Amek/Amak: This means "good" or "well," and is often used as a friendly greeting, similar to "how are you?"
* Assa: This is a more informal greeting, meaning "hello" or "hi."
Formal greetings:
* Ahalan: This means "welcome" and is used in more formal settings.
Other options:
* Ahlan wa sahlan: This means "welcome and ease" and is a very polite greeting.
* Azul: This is a greeting specific to the Kabyle dialect, meaning "blue." It's often used in the mountains and rural areas.
It's important to note that:
* There are many dialects of Berber spoken in Algeria, so the specific greeting you choose may vary depending on the region.
* The context is also important. A formal greeting is more appropriate in a professional setting, while a more informal greeting is fine with friends and family.
If you're unsure which greeting to use, it's always best to err on the side of formality and use "Salam" or "Ahalan."