राम राम सा
rām rām sā
In Marwari, the phrase for bye is राम राम सा (rām rām sā).
It is used both as a greeting (hello) and a parting (goodbye).
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'Ram Ram' (a name of a deity) followed by the honorific particle 'Sa'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Jaisalmer and surrounding areas, a common way to say bye is Rama ramo ji.
How do you pronounce it?
rām rām sā
When do people say it?
Using this phrase is a standard way to show politeness and cultural adherence in Marwari-speaking communities.
Did you know?
- In many Marwari households, if you are leaving a house, you might say राम राम सा while walking through the door to ensure the deity's name is the last thing heard in the room.
- While राम राम सा mentions a deity, it is used as a secular social greeting among people of various faiths across Rajasthan.
- The honorific सा is so essential to Marwari politeness that it is often added to the end of names or titles to avoid sounding rude.
Examples in context
- अब मैं जा रहा हूँ, राम राम सा।ab maĩ jā rā hū̃, rām rām sā.I am leaving now, goodbye.
- घरै जावतां राम राम सा।gharai jāvatā̃ rām rām sā.Goodbye as I go home.
Example conversation
Ramesh is leaving Seema's house to go home.
- सीमा Seemaरमेश जी, अब घर जावो।ramēś jī, ab ghar jāvo.Ramesh ji, go home now.
- रमेश Rameshहाँ सीमा, राम राम सा।hā̃ sīmā, rām rām sā.Yes Seema, goodbye.
- सीमा Seemaराम राम सा।rām rām sā.Goodbye.
- रमेश Rameshठीक है, फेर मिलस्यां।ṭhīk hai, phēr milsyā̃.Okay, see you again.
