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    How do I say "Goodbye" in Urdu?
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    You may say 'Allah Haafiz' or 'Allah Nighibaan' which means 'May Allah protect you' or you may also say 'As-salam-o-alaikum' as you did when you met the person.
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    How do I say "Hello, how are you" in Urdu?
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    'Assalam u alaikum aap keseh hain?'
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    How do I say "what is your name?"
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    'Aapka naam kia hai?' is what you say. Naam is Urdu for name. So if you start the conversation and say 'naam' very politely, they'll tell you their name.
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    How do I say "good morning" in Pakistan?
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    'Subha Bakher' is the common translation. This, however, is not a common thing to say in a formal conversation. It is better to start your conversation right away, after say Salam.
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    How do I say "Hi, what is your name." in Pakistan?
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    Just say, 'assalamu 'alaikum, aap ka kia naam hai? Or if you're in the capital or Karachi or some developed place, say that in English, people don't tend to mind. If they understand you, they'll reply with their name. 'Naam' is Urdu for name.
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    How do I say, "hello"?
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    "Asalum aleikum." This is more of a formal way to greet someone. This means "hello" in Arabic as well as in Somali.
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    How do I say "good afternoon" in Pakistani?
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    Sepahar bakhair is close enough.
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    How do I say goodbye in Pakistan?
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    People commonly say "Allah Hafiz" or "Khuda Hafiz"; we also say "Alwidaah". But you can simply just say goodbye, because most people in Pakistan understand English.
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    What message do I use in a card of thanks in Pakistan?
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    You can write "Aap ka bohat bohat Shukria," which means, "Thank you so much."
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    How do I say "how are you?" in Pakistan?
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    Say: "aap kesai ho" for younger "aap kesai hein" for male elders and "aap kesi hein" for female elders.
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