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Word entry · Arabic
Marhaba.
/mar-ha-ba/· interj. · Arabicgreeting
"Hello. Casual, warm, works with anyone."

Slightly less formal than as-salamu alaykum and works across faiths and nationalities. Often doubled: marhaba marhaba, for emphasis or warmth. Response: marhabtayn (two hellos back).