English · What to say back
How to reply to “Hello” in English
A greeting opens the exchange. Match the time and relationship, then add a small follow-up if you want to keep talking.
Greeting ka jawab greeting se dein. Time aur pehchaan ke hisaab se hello ya good morning chunein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Hello!
नमस्ते!
namaste!
A simple greeting works in a brief encounter.
Reply 2
Good morning.
सुप्रभात।
suprabhaat.
Use a morning greeting during the morning.
Reply 3
Nice to see you.
आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
aapse milkar achchha laga.
A warm choice when you already know the person.
Reply 4
How are you?
आप कैसे हैं?
aap kaise hain?
Invite a short check-in instead of ending with a greeting.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. A simple greeting works in a brief encounter. A warm choice when you already know the person.
See it in a short conversation
A brief greeting
Partner
Hello!
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नमस्ते!
namaste!
You
Hello!
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नमस्ते!
namaste!
Meeting someone you know
Partner
Good morning!
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सुप्रभात!
suprabhaat!
You
Good morning.
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सुप्रभात।
suprabhaat.
Your turn
Greet someone you already know and show that you are pleased to see them.
Reveal sample reply
Nice to see you.
आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।
aapse milkar achchha laga.
