How to say “Hello” in Syriac
The most common way to say “hello” in Syriac. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ
šlāmā ʿlayk
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Syriac
ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ, ܐܝܟܢܐ ܐܝܬܝܟ
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Syriac?
"Hello" in Syriac is "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" written in Syriac?
"ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" is the standard written form in Syriac, rendered right-to-left.
How do you pronounce "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" in Syriac?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" 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 "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" mean in English?
"ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" is the Syriac 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 Syriac?
Many languages — including Syriac — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Syriac dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Syriac dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "ܫܠܡܐ ܥܠܝܟ" or any other Syriac text.