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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the most common greetings used in Catalan. These phrases are essential for basic conversations, allowing you to start connecting with new people, whether you're traveling in Catalonia, chatting with Catalan-speaking colleagues, or simply looking to expand your language skills. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently greet others in Catalan, ask how they are, and more.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Stores and Public Buildings & Farewell.

Basic Greetings

Let's start with the most basic of greetings: saying "hello" in Catalan. This phrase can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when you're meeting someone for the first time or simply passing someone on the street.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Hola	[ˈɔ.lə]	Hello

To respond to this greeting, you can simply say "Hola" back, or opt for another common response:

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Hola	[ˈɔ.lə]	Hello
Bona tarda	[ˈbo.nə ˈtaɾ.ðə]	Good afternoon/evening
Bona nit	[ˈbo.nə ˈnit]	Good night

Note that "Bona tarda" is used more often in the afternoon, around 2 PM and beyond, whereas "Bona nit" is used before going to bed or when parting ways in the evening.

Another common greeting that you may encounter in Catalan-speaking regions is "Benvingut/da," which means "welcome." It's often used to greet visitors or new arrivals.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Benvingut/da	[bəmˈviŋ.ɡut/də]	Welcome

Asking How Someone Is

Now that you've learned some basic greetings, it's time to learn how to ask someone how they are in Catalan. There are a few different phrases that you can use, depending on the level of formality and how well you know the person.

The most common way to ask "how are you?" in Catalan is "Com estàs?" This phrase can be used in both formal and informal settings - just adjust your tone and choice of words as needed.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Com estàs?	[kɔm əsˈtaz]	How are you?

There are a few alternative phrases that you can use to ask the same question:

"Com anem?" This is a more informal way of asking "how are you?" and is often used among friends or acquaintances.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Com anem?	[kɔm əˈnem]	How are you?

"Com va tot?" This translates to "how's everything going?" and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Com va tot?	[kɔm βa tot]	How's everything going?

To respond to these greetings, you can use a variety of phrases, from a simple "bé" (well) to more detailed responses.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Bé	[ˈbe]	Well (response)
Estic bé	[əsˈtik ˈbe]	I'm well
Estic regular	[əsˈtik rəɣuˈlaɾ]	I'm doing okay
No em sento bé	[nu əm ˈsɛn.tu ˈbe]	I'm not feeling well

Saying Goodbye

When it's time to say goodbye, there are several ways to do so in Catalan. The most common way to say "goodbye" is simply "adeu."

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Adeu	[əˈðew]	Goodbye

In more formal settings or when speaking with people you don't know well, you may want to use the slightly more formal "Adéu."

Another common way to say goodbye in Catalan is "Fins aviat," which means "see you soon." This is often used when parting ways with friends or acquaintances that you plan on seeing again soon.

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Fins aviat	[fins aˈβjat]	See you soon

For more casual goodbyes, you can use "fins ara" or "fins després," both of which roughly translate to "see you later."

Catalan	Pronunciation	English
Fins ara	[fins əˈɾa]	See you later
Fins després	[fins dəsˈpɾes]	See you later

Wrap Up

In this lesson, you learned how to greet others and say goodbye in Catalan, as well as how to ask someone how they are doing. These basic phrases are essential for starting conversations and connecting with new people, so be sure to practice them often. In our next lesson, you'll learn how to introduce yourself and others in Catalan, including how to share your name, age, and occupation.

Table of Contents - Catalan Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Catalan

Greetings and Introductions

Articles and Nouns

Numbers and Time

Adjectives and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Catalan Culture

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