Global Greetings Around the World
Exploring how people say hello in different languages A journey across cultures and continents Year 5 & 6 Language Learning
What do you think?
Why do you think different countries have different ways of greeting each other? Can you guess which countries we might visit today?
Italian - Ciao!
Greeting: Ciao! (CHOW) Meaning: Hello or Goodbye Used in: Italy Fun fact: It's one of the most recognized Italian words worldwide!
Hindi - Namaste!
Greeting: Namaste (nah-mas-TAY) Meaning: I bow to you Used in: India and Nepal Fun fact: Often accompanied by pressing palms together!
Kaurna - Niina marni!
Greeting: Niina marni (NEE-nah MAR-nee) Meaning: You good/How are you? Used in: Adelaide region, South Australia Fun fact: This is the traditional language of the Adelaide Plains!
Chinese - Nǐ hǎo!
Greeting: Nǐ hǎo (NEE how) Meaning: Hello/How are you? Used in: China and Chinese communities worldwide Fun fact: Written as 你好 in Chinese characters!
Greeting Practice Time!
Stand up and practice each greeting we've learned so far Partner up and take turns greeting each other Try to remember the correct pronunciation Can you do the Namaste hand gesture?
Japanese - Konnichiwa!
Greeting: Konnichiwa (kon-NEE-chee-wah) Meaning: Good day/Hello Used in: Japan Fun fact: Often accompanied by a respectful bow!
Spanish - ¡Hola!
Greeting: ¡Hola! (OH-lah) Meaning: Hello Used in: Spain, Mexico, and many South American countries Fun fact: Spoken by over 500 million people worldwide!
More Amazing Greetings!
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