100+ Saying “Hi!” in All the Languages I Know – Hinge Answers

Hey there! If you've ever stared at the Hinge prompt “Saying hi in all the languages I know” and thought, “Wait, do I even know that many?” — I’ve got you.

Whether you’re a true polyglot or just someone who picked up greetings from movies, friends, or travel, this list is for you. These answers show you’re friendly, curious, and just a little worldly (even if you Googled a few of them — no shame).

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Classic Greetings from Around the World

Hello! (English)
Hola! (Spanish)
Bonjour! (French)
Ciao! (Italian)
Hallo! (German)
Olá! (Portuguese)
Hej! (Swedish)
Hei! (Norwegian)
Hallo! (Dutch)
Hei! (Finnish)
Zdravo! (Serbian)
Bok! (Croatian)
Ahoj! (Czech)
Szia! (Hungarian)
Merhaba! (Turkish)
Halo! (Indonesian)
Kumusta! (Filipino/Tagalog)
Selamat! (Malay)
Shalom! (Hebrew)
Salaam! (Arabic)

Asian Vibes: Saying Hi from the East

Nǐ hǎo! (Mandarin Chinese)
Konnichiwa! (Japanese)
Annyeong! (Korean)
S̄wạs̄dī! (Thai)
Xin chào! (Vietnamese)
Namaste! (Hindi)
Sat Sri Akal! (Punjabi)
Nomoskar! (Bengali)
Salam! (Persian/Farsi)
Mingalaba! (Burmese)
Apa khabar! (Malay – informal)
Sabaidee! (Lao)
Nǐ hǎo ma? (Mandarin – how are you?)
Aloha! (Hawaiian)
Hujambo! (Swahili)
Ni hao ah! (Cantonese)
Dàjiā hǎo! (Mandarin – hello everyone)
Vanakkam! (Tamil)
Namaskaram! (Telugu/Malayalam)
Zdravstvuyte! (Russian – formal)

Fun & Friendly Greetings

Yo!
Heyy!
Heya!
Hiya!
Sup!
What’s up?
Hellooo!
Hey there!
Howdy!
‘Ello!
G’day! (Australian)
Ahoy!
Yoohoo!
Greetings!
Welcome!
Peace!
Wazzup!
Holaaa!
Hiiiiii (with all the i’s)
Oi! (Portuguese slang)

Greetings with Local Flavor

Namaskara! (Kannada)
Adaab! (Urdu)
Bula! (Fijian)
Malo e lelei! (Tongan)
Kia ora! (Maori – New Zealand)
Sannu! (Hausa – Nigeria)
Sawubona! (Zulu – South Africa)
Mbote! (Lingala – Congo)
Yā, sîn lāi! (Hokkien)
Tēnā koe! (Maori – formal hello)

Smart & Quirky Intros

Hello… in all the languages I Googled just for you.
Hola! Bonjour! Ciao! I’m basically a walking Duolingo owl.
I say hi in over 20 languages. Do I speak them? Debatable.
My greetings are multilingual, my heart is universal.
I once said hi in Klingon. Yes, I’m that person.
Saying hi in languages is my love language.
Started with “hello,” ended up learning a few dialects.
I say hi like Dora the Explorer and mean it.
I say hi better than I say goodbye.
My “hi” game is stronger than my cooking.

Pop Culture & Fictional Worlds

Ni! (Monty Python)
Valar Morghulis! (Game of Thrones – okay, it means “all men must die,” but cool, right?)
Live long and prosper! (Star Trek)
May the Force be with you! (Star Wars – close enough)
Wakanda Forever! (Black Panther greeting)
Jambo! (Disney’s Animal Kingdom greeting)
Ooga booga! (from cartoons, not a real language 😄)
Hodor. (If you know, you know.)
Zootopia paw wave 🐾
Hi-diddly-ho, neighborino! (Ned Flanders, The Simpsons)

Made-Up but Adorable Greetings

Hibbity hop hello!
Meowdy!
Hiiiii from the other side! (Adele reference)
Ping! (like I just popped into your chat)
Beep beep! (Robot talk for “hi”)
Wakey wakey, hi hi!
Hi-five! (Virtual one included)
Honk honk! (Goose style)
Chirp chirp! (Friendly bird talk)
Boop! (Universal for attention + cuteness)
Bubblepop hi! (because why not)

Why This Prompt Is Gold for Starting Conversations

Saying hi in many languages doesn’t just show off your brain – it shows you’re friendly, curious, and probably fun to travel with. Even if you only know a few, it’s a creative way to say I love connecting with people.

What You Can Add Next

1. Match Their Energy
If someone speaks a language from your list, say more! People love it when you engage in their culture.

2. Make It Interactive
Invite them to teach you their language or test your greeting skills — flirty, fun, and totally on-brand for Hinge.

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