greeting
beginnerA1/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ · greet-ing
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
Meanings
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
خوش آمدید یا پہچاننے کا شائستہ لفظ یا نشان۔
سلام
salaam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- warm greeting
- friendly greeting
- formal greeting
Example Sentences
She gave me a warm greeting when I arrived.
جب میں پہنچا تو اس نے مجھے ایک گرم سلام دیا۔
Jab main pahuncha to us ne mujhe ek garam salaam diya.
A simple greeting can brighten someone's day.
ایک سادہ سلام کسی کے دن کو روشن کر سکتا ہے۔
Ek sada salaam kisi ke din ko roshan kar sakta hai.
He greeted his guests with a smile.
اس نے اپنے مہمانوں کا مسکراہٹ کے ساتھ استقبال کیا۔
Us ne apne mehmanon ka muskurahat ke saath istiqbaal kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'greet' as a way to 'meet' someone warmly.
Picture a person waving and smiling as they greet others.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سلام کا جواب سلام ہے۔
Salaam ka jawab salaam hai.
The response to a greeting is another greeting.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "grētan" — to greet or address
First known use: 14th century
The word 'greeting' has evolved from Old English, where it meant to approach or address someone.