saluton

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/saˈlu.ton/
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The usual Esperanto word for hello, and also the accusative form used when a greeting is the object of a sentence.
Practice using saluton in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Saluton, mi nomiĝas Ana.
    Hello, my name is Ana.
  • Mi sendas koran saluton al via familio.
    I send a warm greeting to your family.
  • Ŝi donis afablan saluton al la gastoj.
    She gave a friendly greeting to the guests.
  • Bonvolu transdoni mian saluton al Petro.
    Please pass my greeting on to Petro.
  • La prezidanto adresis saluton al la partoprenantoj.
    The chair addressed a greeting to the participants.

Similar words

hej
halo
salutvorton
bondeziron
salutparolon
ĉaŭ
sal
bonan matenon
saluton
salutmesaĝon

Meanings

Hello

interjection
everyday
neutral
A neutral greeting used when meeting, writing to, or addressing someone.

Examples

  • Saluton, kiel vi fartas?
    Hello, how are you?
  • Saluton al ĉiuj en la kunveno.
    Hello to everyone in the meeting.
  • Ŝi levis la manon kaj diris: Saluton!
    She raised her hand and said: Hello!
  • Saluton, mi nomiĝas Ana.
    Hello, my name is Ana.
  • En retmesaĝo li komencis per saluton.
    In an email he began with hello.

Similar words

hej
halo
bonan tagon
bonan matenon
sal
ĉaŭ

Greeting as an object

noun
communication
neutral
The accusative singular form of saluto, used when a greeting or salutation is the direct object of a sentence.

Examples

  • Mi sendas koran saluton al via familio.
    I send a warm greeting to your family.
  • Ŝi donis afablan saluton al la gastoj.
    She gave a friendly greeting to the guests.
  • Ni aŭdis laŭtan saluton ĉe la pordo.
    We heard a loud greeting at the door.
  • Bonvolu transdoni mian saluton al Petro.
    Please pass my greeting on to Petro.
  • La prezidanto adresis saluton al la partoprenantoj.
    The chair addressed a greeting to the participants.

Similar words

saluton
bondeziron
salutvorton
salutmesaĝon
salutparolon

Etymology

From Esperanto saluto, "greeting", with the accusative ending -n, later fixed as a common greeting formula.

FAQ

What does saluton mean?

Saluton usually means hello, and it can also be the accusative form of saluto, meaning a greeting.

Is saluton formal or informal?

Saluton is neutral and works in ordinary spoken and written Esperanto.

Why does saluton end in -n?

The ending -n is the Esperanto accusative ending, inherited from the noun phrase saluton as a greeting object.

What is the difference between saluton and saluto?

Saluto is the noun greeting in nominative form, while saluton is the greeting formula hello or the accusative form.

Can saluton mean goodbye?

No. Farewells use words such as adiaŭ or ĝis revido.

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Snowy Puffin
Jun 19
The -n here is not a command and not a random ending. It is the same accusative pattern you see in bonan tagon: basically an understood I wish or I send a greeting. So dont fix normal hello to saluto just because the dictionary form looks cleaner.
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Zesty Newt
Jun 21
this was exactly my mistake, saluto looked more dictionary-ish so I trusted it
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Jade Dragonfly
Jun 27
Saluton al ĉiuj is fine too. The al ĉiuj part does not cancel the -n on saluton.
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Sable Hamster
Jul 9
In chats you see sal, sometimes even sa, but I wouldnt open a proper email that way
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Olive Dingo
Jul 11
Salutojn is different, like greetings to your family. not the usual hello at the top of a message
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