The standard way of saying “hello” in Marathi is “Namaste or Namaskaar ” but there are actually several Marathi phrases used to greet someone. Here are a few of the most helpful to know along with information about when to use them.

• नमस्ते > Namste > . > Hi/Hello
• नमस्कार > Namaskaar. > Hi/Hello
• तू कसा आहेस? >Tuu kasaa aahes? > How are you (to a male)?
• तू कशी आहेस? > Tuu kashii aahes? > How are you (to a female)?
• तुम्ही कसे आहात? > Tumhii kase aahaat? > How do you do?
• आपण कसे आहात? > Aapan kase aahaat ? > How are you (formal)?
• तुम्हाला भेटून आनंद झाला > Tumhaalaa bhe?uun aanand jhaalaa. > Pleased to meet you?

Generally in marathi language people who speaks marathi use Name of god to welcome someone, most General word is “Ram Ram (राम राम )” which is the name of Hindu God Rama.