Hebrew: שלום
Hebrew greeting commonly used by Israelis, Jews and Zionists alike.
Means "hello" and is used when meeting and parting.
The common response to "Shalom" is "Shalom shalom".
There are also 2 other greetings with the word "Shalom":
• "Shalom aleichem" שלום עליכם - Peace be upon you
• "Shabbat shalom" שבת שלום - Peaceful Shabbat (Sabbath)
However, to Palestinians, Arabs and those who support Palestine and/or hate Israel, the word is interpreted differently as such people determine that the Israelis, whether civilians or soldiers, are all terrorists. They usually interpret "Shalom" as a fake greeting of peace as bloodshed is still happening despite the peaceful greetings from Israelis, Jews and/or Zionists.
Note: Greeting "Shalom" to others does not mean you're a Jew or only a Jew can greet "Shalom".
Hebrew greeting commonly used by Israelis, Jews and Zionists alike.
Means "hello" and is used when meeting and parting.
The common response to "Shalom" is "Shalom shalom".
There are also 2 other greetings with the word "Shalom":
• "Shalom aleichem" שלום עליכם - Peace be upon you
• "Shabbat shalom" שבת שלום - Peaceful Shabbat (Sabbath)
However, to Palestinians, Arabs and those who support Palestine and/or hate Israel, the word is interpreted differently as such people determine that the Israelis, whether civilians or soldiers, are all terrorists. They usually interpret "Shalom" as a fake greeting of peace as bloodshed is still happening despite the peaceful greetings from Israelis, Jews and/or Zionists.
Note: Greeting "Shalom" to others does not mean you're a Jew or only a Jew can greet "Shalom".
In the case of both parties knowing the greeting
A: Shalom!
B: Shalom shalom!
In the case of one party not understanding the word of greeting
C: Shalom!
D: What did you say?
C: I said "Shalom!", it's a greeting in Hebrew and if you want to respond, you can say "Shalom shalom!".
D: Oh, shalom shalom!
Political misunderstanding of the greeting
E: Shalom!
F: What did you say?
E: Shalom!
F: You Jew?
E: Not exactly.
F: Then what are you?
E: Whatever it is, I'm not a Jew.
F: Then why did you say "Shalom"?
E: That's because "Shalom" means well to all! Peace to you and peace to me! As long as you mean its meaning well, there's no reason why you shouldn't greet "Shalom".
F: Oh.
Extreme political
misunderstanding of the greeting with Z for Zionist and M for Muslim + previous interpretation included
Z: Shalom!
M: What?
Z: Shalom!
M: Go fuck yourself, you Jew.
Z: I'm not a Jew.
M: Not a Jew? If you're not a Jew, then why did you say "Shalom" to me?
Z: That's because I mean well to you and not harm, shalom.
M: Go fuck yourself, you filthy
Jew, Israeli or Zionist or whatever shit, viva Palestine!
Z: Very well then, shalom aleichem.
A: Shalom!
B: Shalom shalom!
In the case of one party not understanding the word of greeting
C: Shalom!
D: What did you say?
C: I said "Shalom!", it's a greeting in Hebrew and if you want to respond, you can say "Shalom shalom!".
D: Oh, shalom shalom!
Political misunderstanding of the greeting
E: Shalom!
F: What did you say?
E: Shalom!
F: You Jew?
E: Not exactly.
F: Then what are you?
E: Whatever it is, I'm not a Jew.
F: Then why did you say "Shalom"?
E: That's because "Shalom" means well to all! Peace to you and peace to me! As long as you mean its meaning well, there's no reason why you shouldn't greet "Shalom".
F: Oh.
Extreme political
misunderstanding of the greeting with Z for Zionist and M for Muslim + previous interpretation included
Z: Shalom!
M: What?
Z: Shalom!
M: Go fuck yourself, you Jew.
Z: I'm not a Jew.
M: Not a Jew? If you're not a Jew, then why did you say "Shalom" to me?
Z: That's because I mean well to you and not harm, shalom.
M: Go fuck yourself, you filthy
Jew, Israeli or Zionist or whatever shit, viva Palestine!
Z: Very well then, shalom aleichem.
by NatIsrael972 August 22, 2014
by Kate Lotze December 23, 2005
An leng human being who knows his shit , all the girls love him and cant get over him. Shaloms are the most genuine human beings around and you should definitely cherish them.They get up to some illegal activities but their friends keep it on the low. They are not afraid to fight and when it comes to friends and family they definitely are there to back them up in case of beef.Watch out for them because they see things others dont.
'Shalom Is just too leng'
by ESS2TRappy November 14, 2019
A little bitch who plays animal crossing all the time and thinks Lauren is a kickass name and is probably Irish
by Laurenwhosmad February 21, 2020
1. A Hebrew word meaning peace; also used as a greeting (hello, goodbye, and said in passing)
2. The word used to excuse someone after s/he coughs
2. The word used to excuse someone after s/he coughs
Ex. 1:
Dave: Thanks for taking me to dinner!
Susan: No problem! Shalom, Dave.
Dave: Shalom, Susan.
Ex. 2:
Dave: *Hack* (cough)
Susan: Shalom.
Dave: Thanks
Dave: Thanks for taking me to dinner!
Susan: No problem! Shalom, Dave.
Dave: Shalom, Susan.
Ex. 2:
Dave: *Hack* (cough)
Susan: Shalom.
Dave: Thanks
by Carmelle April 10, 2007