The use of "hello" came well before the phone. It shows up written in 1860 and in daily use. It was the phone that borrowed it, not the other way around. People of many cultures have many ways to greet each other.
In Buenos Aires, people typically say "Hola" to greet each other, which is the Spanish word for hello.
In Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, people typically say "Olรก" to greet each other, which is the Portuguese word for hello.
The present tense word of "greet" is "greeting".
The past tense of the word "greet" is "greeted".
Tagalog translation of greet: bumati
saludar = to greet saluda = he/she/you(formal) greet(s)
because people need some kinda word to greet eachother. Or all you can do is wave or some other gesture.
My job is to greet customers and lead them to the right department.The natives decided to greet the explorers by throwing spears at them.There is a meet and greet at the pub tonight.I will greet you at the door.
So let's make this clear. You will greet our president when he arrives.
Well, there are many common things Japanese say to greet each other. Here are a few: Nice to meet you- Hajimaemashite How are you?- Ogenki desuka? My name is _____ - Watashi no namae WA _____ desu. These are just a few phrases people greet each other with... there isn't really any specific word, at least from the knowledge I have learned.
The word is Asalaam Alaikum and it is a Muslim word, Muslims use this word to greet each other and it means peace be upon you. Actually, the above answer is incorrect in the fact that "Muslim" isn't a language. As-salam Alaikoum is an Arabic word, but it is true that non-Arabic speakers who are Muslims say these words.