Hello Around the World: Greetings in Five Languages
If you walked all the way around the world, you would hear 'hello' in more than 7,000 different languages! In Spain, kids wave and say 'Hola!' In France they say 'Bonjour!' Same friendly hello, different sounds. Today you get to learn how to say hello in five languages and greet the whole planet.
What You'll Learn
In this lesson you will: - Say hello in five languages - Learn which country each greeting comes from - Practice saying them out loud - Wave and greet like a friend from far away
Five Ways to Say Hello
Here are five friendly hellos. Try saying each one out loud: Spanish: Hola (say it: OH-lah) French: Bonjour (say it: bohn-ZHOOR) Japanese: Konnichiwa (say it: koh-nee-chee-wah) Swahili: Jambo (say it: JAHM-boh) Hindi: Namaste (say it: nah-mah-STAY)
In many places, a smile and a little wave go with hello. When you say a new word, wave your hand too. It helps you remember, and it makes new friends feel happy!
Where Do They Come From?
Each hello comes from a special place. 'Hola' is spoken in Spain and Mexico. 'Bonjour' comes from France. 'Konnichiwa' is from Japan. 'Jambo' is used in Kenya and Tanzania in Africa. 'Namaste' comes from India. People all over Earth greet each other, just with different happy sounds.
Match each hello to the country it comes from.
Terms
Definitions
Drag terms onto their definitions, or click a term then click a definition to match.
How do you say hello in French?
Flashcards — click each card to reveal the answer
Which word means hello in Japanese?
Hello Around the Room
Pick two of your favorite new hellos. Walk around your home or classroom and greet three people or even three stuffed animals. Say the hello, give a little wave, and tell them which language it is, like 'Hola! That means hello in Spanish!' Deliverable: tell a grown-up which two hellos you practiced and how many friends you greeted.
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