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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreeting
/ˈɡriː.tɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition when meeting someone.
"He offered a warm greeting to everyone who entered the room." - 2
A message expressing friendliness, good wishes, or congratulations.
"We sent holiday greetings to all our relatives abroad."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'greeting' originates from the Old English 'gretan', meaning 'to approach, address, or welcome'. It evolved through Middle English as 'gretin', reflecting the social customs of acknowledging others, particularly in formal or polite contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Greeting" is said worldwide
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salutation
Transliteration: /sa.ly.ta.sjɔ̃/
"Il a adressé un chaleureux salut à ses invités."
Begrüßung
Transliteration: /bəˈɡʁyːt͡sʊŋ/
"Die Begrüßung der Gäste war sehr herzlich."
saluto
Transliteration: /saˈlu.to/
"Ha rivolto un saluto affettuoso a tutti i presenti."
saludo
Transliteration: /saˈlu.ðo/
"Recibimos un cálido saludo de nuestros amigos."
saudação
Transliteration: /saw.daˈsãw/
"Ele fez uma saudação amigável a todos."
अभिवादन
Transliteration: abhivaadan
"उन्होंने सभी मेहमानों का गर्मजोशी से अभिवादन किया।"
问候
Transliteration: wènhòu
"他向每一位到访的客人致以亲切的问候。"
인사
Transliteration: insa
"그는 들어오는 손님들에게 밝은 얼굴로 인사를 건넸다."
挨拶
Transliteration: aisatsu
"彼は笑顔で来客に挨拶をした。"
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