Salaam Namaste Af Somali ((better)) -

Is it appropriate to say "Salaam Namaste" to an elder or a sheikh in Somalia?

Over time, they fused it with their own Islamic greeting. Thus, "Salaam Namaste" was born—a greeting that allows a Somali to say, "I am a good Muslim (Salaam), but I also love entertainment and joy (Namaste)." salaam namaste af somali

Namaste is not alone. The Somali language is full of borrowed Hindi/Urdu words due to centuries of trade and Bollywood. Here are a few: Is it appropriate to say "Salaam Namaste" to