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What is Indian word for hello?

There is no single "Indian word" for hello, as India has 22 official languages and many more dialects.

Here are some common greetings in different Indian languages:

* Hindi: "Namaste" (नमस्ते) - a respectful greeting, often accompanied by a slight bow of the head.

* Bengali: "Noom shubho" (নমস্কার) - a common greeting, meaning "good morning" or "hello".

* Marathi: "Namaskar" (नमस्कार) - similar to "Namaste".

* Tamil: "Vanakkam" (வணக்கம்) - a respectful greeting.

* Telugu: "Namaskaram" (నమస్కారం) - similar to "Namaste".

* Gujarati: "Kem chho?" (કેમ છો) - translates to "How are you?", used as a greeting.

* Punjabi: "Sat Sri Akal" (ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ) - a Sikh greeting.

* Malayalam: "Namaskaram" (നമസ്കാരം) - similar to "Namaste".

The best way to greet someone in India is to learn a greeting in their language or use "Namaste" which is widely understood.

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