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Middle East slang
And upon you be peace (response to greeting).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Informal.
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wa alaikum assalam means And upon you be peace (response to greeting). It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"wa alaikum assalam" means And upon you be peace (response to greeting). In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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