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greeting

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/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ · greet-ing

A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.

Meanings

nounformal

A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.

خوش آمدید یا پہچاننے کا شائستہ لفظ یا نشان۔

سلام

salaam

Formal: سلام

Synonyms

salutationwelcomeaddressپیش greetingسیلوٹخوش آمدید

Antonyms

farewellpartingالوداعرخصت

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.

Easily Confused With

salutation:A salutation is a formal expression of greeting, whereas a greeting can be informal.

Word Family

greet
verbملنا
greeting card
nounکارت سلام
salute
verbسلام کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'greet' as a way to 'meet' someone warmly.

Picture a person waving and smiling as they greet others.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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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.