How to say “Hello” in Hindustani Arabic
The most common way to say “hello” in Hindustani Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
السلام علیکم
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Hindustani Arabic
السلام علیکم, آپ کیسے ہیں؟
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Hindustani Arabic?
"Hello" in Hindustani Arabic is "السلام علیکم". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "السلام علیکم" written in Hindustani Arabic?
Hindustani Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "السلام علیکم" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "السلام علیکم" in Hindustani Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "السلام علیکم" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "السلام علیکم" mean in English?
"السلام علیکم" is the Hindustani Arabic way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Hindustani Arabic?
Many languages — including Hindustani Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "السلام علیکم" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Hindustani Arabic spoken?
Hindustani Arabic is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Hindustani Arabic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hindustani Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "السلام علیکم" or any other Hindustani Arabic text.