राम राम
rām rām
The Haryanvi phrase for bye is राम राम (rām rām).
The phrase राम राम is used both as a greeting when arriving and as a farewell when leaving.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Rohtak, people use राम राम to say goodbye.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rām rām.
When do people say it?
Using राम राम is a culturally standard way to acknowledge someone in rural Haryanvi-speaking areas, often replacing Western-style 'goodbye'.
Did you know?
- In traditional Haryanvi culture, failing to say राम राम when leaving a village elder's home can be interpreted as a sign of arrogance or poor upbringing.
- When saying राम राम, it is common to perform a 'pranam' by touching the elder's feet as a sign of respect before departing.
- The phrase can be used by people of different faiths in rural areas as a shared cultural idiom rather than a strictly sectarian one.
Examples in context
- राम राम भाई, जाकै हूँ मैं।Ram Ram bhai, jaake hoon mein.Bye brother, I am leaving now.
- ठीक सै, राम राम।Thik sai, Ram Ram.Alright, bye.
- राम राम जी, फेर मिलांगे।Ram Ram ji, pher milange.Goodbye, we will meet again.
Example conversation
Sunita is leaving Rajesh's house after a visit.
- सुनीता Sunitaराजेश, अब मैं चालूँ हूँ।Rajesh, ab main chaalun hoon.Rajesh, I will leave now.
- राजेश Rajeshठीक है, राम राम सुनीता।Theek hai, Ram Ram Sunita.Okay, bye Sunita.
- सुनीता Sunitaराम राम!Ram Ram!Bye!
