Basic English Greetings for everyday with examples

Basic English greetings

Learn basic English greetings for daily use. Simple salutations for any time of day, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their social interaction skills. Say hello with ease!

Below are some basic English greetings and when to use them

1. Hello! - A general greeting for any time of day.
2. Hi there! - A casual and friendly greeting.
3. Good morning! - Used to greet someone in the morning hours.
4. Good afternoon! - Used to greet someone after 12 p.m. until early evening.
5. Good evening! - Used to greet someone during the evening hours.
6. Hey! - Very casual, often used with people you know well.
7. How's it going? - A casual way to ask someone how they are.
8. What’s up? - Another casual greeting to ask someone what they are doing.
9. Howdy! - An informal greeting, especially popular in the southern United States.
10. Welcome! - Used to greet visitors to your home or a place of business.
11. Nice to see you! - Used when you are pleased to see someone.
12. How have you been? - A question about someone’s well-being since you last saw them.
13. Greetings! - A more formal way to say hello.
14. Hello again! - Used when you see someone you've already seen once before on the same day.
15. Good to see you. - A warm greeting when you haven't seen someone for a while.

List of basic English greetings in a sentence

1. Hello!

   • "Hello! How have you been?"
   • "Hello there! It's nice to run into you."
   • "Hello! Is this seat taken?"

2. Hi there!

   • "Hi there! You look happy today."
   • "Hi there! I haven't seen you in ages."
   • "Hi there! What have you been up to?"

3. Good morning!

   • "Good morning! Ready for the big meeting?"
   • "Good morning! It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?"
   • "Good morning! Did you sleep well?"

4. Good afternoon!

   • "Good afternoon! Can I help you with anything?"
   • "Good afternoon! That was a great lunch, thanks."
   • "Good afternoon! Are you heading out soon?"

5. Good evening!

   • "Good evening! Shall we go for a walk?"
   • "Good evening! Dinner smells delicious."
   • "Good evening! Have you seen the sunset?"

6. Hey!

   • "Hey! I love your new haircut."
   • "Hey! I saved you a seat over here."
   • "Hey! Can you pass me the ball?"

7. How's it going?

   • "How's it going with your new job?"
   • "How's it going? Still playing tennis?"
   • "How's it going? I heard you moved."

8. What’s up?

   • "What’s up? You seem busy today."
   • "What’s up? Haven't heard from you in a while."
   • "What’s up? Anything new with you?"

9. Howdy!

   • "Howdy! Welcome to our ranch."
   • "Howdy, partner! How's life in the countryside?"
   • "Howdy! It's a pleasure to meet a fellow traveller."

10. Welcome!

    • "Welcome! Make yourself at home."
    • "Welcome to our city! Hope you enjoy your stay."
    • "Welcome back! How was your trip?"

11. Nice to see you!

    • "Nice to see you! You're looking well."
    • "Nice to see you! It’s been too long."
    • "Nice to see you at the gym, keeping fit!"

12. How have you been?

    • "How have you been since we last met?"
    • "How have you been feeling after your surgery?"
    • "How have you been handling the new schedule?"

13. Greetings!

    • "Greetings, everyone! Thank you for coming."
    • "Greetings, esteemed colleagues, let's begin."
    • "Greetings on this joyous occasion!"

14. Hello again!

    • "Hello again! Fancy seeing you twice in one day."
    • "Hello again! Still shopping, I see."
    • "Hello again! I thought you left already."

15. Good to see you.

    • "Good to see you, it’s been a challenging few weeks."
    • "Good to see you in class, your input is valuable."
    • "Good to see you at the reunion, you haven't changed a bit."

List of Informal greetings with examples

1. Hey!

   • "Hey! Are we still on for lunch today?"
   • "Hey there! You look happy, what's the good news?"
   • "Hey! I saw your sister at the mall yesterday."

2. Hi!

   • "Hi! I love your shoes, where did you get them?"
   • "Hi! Have you finished watching that series we talked about?"
   • "Hi there! It's so nice to bump into you here."

3. What’s up?

   • "What’s up? You seem lost in thought."
   • "What's up? I haven't seen you at the gym lately."
   • "What's up with you? Anything fun planned for the weekend?"

4. How’s it going?

   • "How's it going with the new puppy?"
   • "How's it going? Still working at the coffee shop?"
   • "How’s it going? I heard you started learning guitar."

5. Yo!

   • "Yo! I didn't expect to see you here!"
   • "Yo, can you throw me the remote?"
   • "Yo! Over here, I saved you a seat."

6. Sup? (slang for "What’s up?")

   • "Sup? You ready for the game tonight?"
   • "Sup? Are we still meeting up later?"
   • "Sup with the long face? Did something happen?"

7. Howdy! (especially in the Southern United States)

   • "Howdy! How’s your family doing?"
   • "Howdy, neighbor! Beautiful day, isn't it?"
   • "Howdy! I saw you got first place at the rodeo, congrats!"

8. Hello there!

   • "Hello there! I didn't see you come in."
   • "Hello there, stranger! It’s been ages!"
   • "Hello there! I heard you just got back from vacation."

9. Morning! (used any time before noon)

   • "Morning! Want some coffee?"
   • "Morning! Did you sleep well?"
   • "Morning! I’m heading out for a run, want to join?"

10. Evening! (used any time in the evening)

    • "Evening! Care for some tea?"
    • "Evening, folks! What's for dinner?"
    • "Evening! Mind if I join you for a walk?"

These informal greetings are perfect for casual conversations with friends, family, and people you interact with regularly.