How to Say "Hello" in Burmese
The most natural way to say "Hello" in Burmese is မင်္ဂလာပါ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
Use 'မင်္ဂလာပါ' as a standard greeting at any time of the day. It is appropriate for both formal and informal situations. You can use it when meeting someone for the first time or when greeting friends.
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Examples in Burmese
| Burmese | English |
|---|---|
| မင်္ဂလာပါ၊ နေကြတယ်လား။ | Hello, how are you? |
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Frequently asked questions
When should I use 'ဟယ်လို'?
'ဟယ်လို' is used in casual settings, especially among younger people or friends.
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