Is "שלום" formal or informal?

"שלום" is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation.

greetings

שלום

"Hello" in Hebrew is "שלום". Used for both hello and goodbye in casual settings. Can be used any time of day.

Hello

Shalom

The most common Hebrew greeting, also meaning peace.

Context: Used for both hello and goodbye in casual settings. Can be used any time of day.

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