How can you say hi in Egyptian?

The most common way to say "Hello" in Egyptian (colloquial Arabic) is "Ahla!" (أهلا). It is an informal greeting and is used among friends and family. It can also be used as a general greeting to strangers.

Another way to say "Hello" in Egyptian is "Sabah el khir" (صباح الخير) which means "Good Morning". It is used to greet someone in the morning.

Similarly, "Masa el khir" (مساء الخير) means "Good Evening" and is used to greet someone in the evening.

A more formal way to say "Hello" in Egyptian is "El salaam alykom" (السلام عليكم) which translates to "Peace be upon you". It is often used in formal settings or when addressing someone with respect, such as an elder or someone in a position of authority.

To respond to any of these greetings, you would typically say "Ahla bik" (أهلا بيك) which means "Welcome" or "Wa aalykom el salaam" (و عليكم السلام) which means "And peace be upon you too".