* Salaam (pronounced: sa-LAAM) This is the most common greeting, and it means "peace."
* Khush aamadeed (pronounced: KHUSH aa-maa-DEED) This means "welcome" and is used when greeting someone who is coming to your home.
* Afghana ba sher (pronounced: AF-gha-naa ba SHER) This means "may Afghanistan be victorious."
* Khoda hefez (pronounced: KHO-daa ha-FEZ) This means "may God protect you," and it is used when saying goodbye.