salutation

• اسم يدل على إشارة أو كلمة أو عبارة تُستخدم للتحية أو التعبير عن المودة وحسن النية، وتُستخدم غالبًا في بداية الرسائل أو عند لقاء شخص ما.

A noun referring to a gesture, word, or phrase used as a greeting or an expression of goodwill, often used at the beginning of a letter or upon meeting someone.

1. Act of greetingB2formal

   A gesture or utterance made as a sign of welcome or respect when meeting someone.

   تحية

   • He raised his hat in salutation as she passed.
   • The ambassador exchanged formal salutations with the foreign minister.
   • A bow is a traditional salutation in many cultures.

   المرادفاتaddressgreetinghailhelloreceptionsalutewelcome

   الأضدادfarewellgoodbye

2. Expression of goodwillB2formal

   An acknowledgment or expression of good wishes, especially upon meeting or parting.

   تحية

   • Please give my salutations to your family.
   • The letter concluded with warm salutations.
   • They exchanged salutations before beginning the negotiations.

   المرادفاتaddressgreetinghailhellosalaamsalutewelcome

3. Letter openingB1formal

   A word or phrase used at the beginning of a letter or email to address the recipient.

   التحية

   • 'Dear Sir' is a common salutation in formal letters.
   • She began her email with the salutation 'Hello everyone'.
   • The correct salutation for a business letter is important for professionalism.

   المرادفاتaddressgreeting