First, take a look at these maps for the generic translations for the expressions: Good morning, good day, good afternoon, good evening and good night.
Slavic Greetings – Good Morning 🌅
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Slavic Greetings Map – Good day🌞
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Slavic Greetings – Good Afternoon🌅
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Slavic Greetings – Good Evening 🌆
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Slavic Greetings – Good Night 🌙
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Next, view the more informal used language specific translations for “hello” or “hi”
Slavic Informal Greetings👋
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Informal farewells/goodbye’s are as follows for each Slavic language on the map:
Slavic Informal Farewells / Goodbye’s 👋
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Please note that these are automatically generated. In reality, translations are more complex than a word-by-word substitution and always require context. For instance, in Slovene informal greetings when arriving, such as “hello” or “hi” there are multiple variants, such as below. The point of this page with maps however, is to show the similarities and differences at a glance.
Zdravo: This is a standard casual greeting used in everyday situations, particularly in urban areas. It is versatile and suitable for most informal encounters.
Živjo: This is a very common informal greeting, especially among friends and young people. It is often considered a slightly more casual or “hipper” alternative to “Zdravo”.
Živijo: Similar to “Živjo,” this phrase is used informally and creates a laid-back, friendly atmosphere among peers and family.
Čau / Čav / Čao: These are informal greetings derived from Italian “ciao” and are widely used, particularly in the western part of Slovenia due to Italian influence. They are used for both hello and goodbye.
Practice greetings in multiple Slavic languages usings flashcards