Salaam
Pronunciation: /səˈlɑːm/
Salaam (noun)
- a polite greeting or gesture of respect, often with a bow.
Examples
- He offered a salaam before entering the room.
- A salaam was exchanged between the two friends.
Common collocations: offer a salaam, exchange salaams, give a salaam, salaam to someone, salaam respectfully
Salaam (verb)
- to greet someone with respect, often by bowing.
Examples
- They salaamed as they met at the entrance.
- He salaamed to the guests upon arrival.