🇲🇲 Burmese phrases

How to Say "Hi" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
မင်္ဂလာပါ
"Hi" in Burmese · say it like ming-ga-la-ba

The most natural way to say "Hi" 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.

Other ways to say it

မင်္ဂလာပါရှင်
Used in more formal contexts or to show respect.
ဟယ်လို
A casual way to say hello, borrowed from English.

When to use it

Use this greeting when you meet someone or want to start a conversation. It is appropriate for both formal and informal situations. You can use it at any time of the day.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
မင်္ဂလာပါ၊ နေကြတယ်လား။Hello, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse it with 'မင်္ဂလာပါရှင်' which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear မင်္ဂလာပါ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Burmese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'မင်္ဂလာပါ'?

You can use it anytime you greet someone.

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