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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| Language | Translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Alien | Zanu. | Greetings. |
| Dragon | Vahrun. | Greetings, fire-kin. |
| Orcish | GRAH! | Greetings, warrior! |
| Goblin | Hey-hey! Oy-oy! | Hello there! |
| Wizard | Well met, traveller. | Greetings. |
| Robot | SYSTEM OUTPUT: GREETINGS INITIATED. AWAITING USER RESPONSE. | Hello. |
| Pirate | Ahoy there, matey! | Hello! |
| Medieval | Hail and well met, good traveller. | Hello. |
| Klingon-style | nuqneH! | What do you want? (warrior greeting) |
| Elvish-inspired | Mae govannen, mellon. | Well met, friend. |
Try It Yourself
Pick any language and translate “Hello” — or type something else entirely:
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