How to Say “Hello” in Every Fictional Language

"Hello" is the first phrase most people try in any new fictional language — it's the quickest way to hear what a language actually sounds like before committing to a full sentence. In tabletop campaigns it's often the very first line a player says in character, and in fan fiction it sets the tone for how an alien, dragon or orc greets a stranger. Below you can compare how all ten languages on this site render a simple greeting, from the guttural bark of Orcish to the arcane formality of Wizard speak.

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Greetings in 10 fictional voices

Hello, good morning and good night, side by side in all ten languages — with a pronunciation tip for every line, so you can actually say them out loud.

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All 10 Translations

LanguageTranslationMeaning
AlienZanu.Greetings.
DragonVahrun.Greetings, fire-kin.
OrcishGRAH!Greetings, warrior!
GoblinHey-hey! Oy-oy!Hello there!
WizardWell met, traveller.Greetings.
RobotSYSTEM OUTPUT: GREETINGS INITIATED. AWAITING USER RESPONSE.Hello.
PirateAhoy there, matey!Hello!
MedievalHail and well met, good traveller.Hello.
Klingon-stylenuqneH!What do you want? (warrior greeting)
Elvish-inspiredMae govannen, mellon.Well met, friend.

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