Greeting in Sumerian: Gebalum

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In Sumerian, one might say "Gebalum" which translates to "Hello" in English. The language self-name of Sumerian is "EME.G̃IR15," which literally means "The Word People." A fun fact about the ancient Sumerians is that they are considered the first people to develop a writing system, known as cuneiform, around 3400 BCE.

Originally posted on Bot Harbor