salaam

Example Sentences

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Villagers greeted his mother, Raja Begam, with a respectful salaam.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2017

They begin to sing: Lal lal salaam, lal lal salaam, aane vaaley saathiyon ko lal lal salaam.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2010

On Wednesday, the Kennedy Center named a half-dozen celebrities who will skewer and salaam before the die-hard stand-up comedian and retired “Tonight Show” host.

From Washington Post

Gordon loves the “We’re not worthy” line that Wayne and sidekick Garth salaam to Cooper in the film.

From Newsweek

But I really only know Thaya Jaan as a grainy figure on Skype who my parents make me say salaam to from time to time.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan