Formal Greetings:
* سلام (Salam): This is the most common greeting, meaning "hello" or "peace be upon you."
* صبح بخیر (Sobh be kheir): "Good morning"
* عصر بخیر (Asr be kheir): "Good afternoon"
* شب بخیر (Shab be kheir): "Good evening" or "Good night"
Informal Greetings:
* سلامتی (Salāmati): This is a more informal version of "hello," literally meaning "health to you."
* خوب هستید؟ (Khoob hastid?): This is a common way to ask "How are you?" in a formal context.
* چطوری؟ (Chetori?): This is a casual and informal way to ask "How are you?"
* خوبی؟ (Khoobi?): This is a more informal way to ask "How are you?" used between friends or family members.
Other Greetings:
* خوش اومدید (Khosh oomadid): "Welcome"
* خدا حافظ (Khoda hafez): "Goodbye"
* خداحافظی (Khodahafezi): "Farewell"
* خدانگهدار (Khodanigahdar): "May God protect you" (a very common way to say goodbye)
Additional Notes:
* Adding "جانم (Janam)" to the end of any of the greetings above, makes it slightly more affectionate and friendly.
* "سلام" is usually used with someone you are meeting for the first time, or in a more formal setting.
* "خوب هستید?" is typically used with someone you are meeting for the first time or in a formal situation.
* "چطوری?" and "خوبی?" are more casual and are commonly used among friends and family.
Remember to always respond with the same greeting when someone greets you. For example, if someone says "سلام," you should respond with "سلام."