राम राम
ram ram
The Haryanvi phrase for "good morning" is राम राम (ram ram).
Although it can be used as a greeting when seeing someone for the first time in the morning, राम राम is used throughout the day, not just in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally repeats the name of the Hindu deity Ram.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
राम राम is a polite expression and is used as a respectful way to greet elders in the community.
How do you pronounce it?
ram ram
When do people say it?
Speakers use this phrase as a greeting throughout the day to acknowledge others.
Did you know?
- In Haryanvi culture, राम राम can function as both a greeting when arriving and a farewell when leaving a house.
- When saying राम राम, speakers often bring their palms together in a prayer position called 'Namaste' or touch the feet of an elder to show deep respect.
- While it is a respectful greeting, using राम राम in a high-pitched or rapid tone among peers can signal a sense of familiarity or casual camaraderie.
Examples in context
- राम राम, भाई साहब।Ram Ram, bhai saheb.Good morning, brother.
- राम राम, माँ।Ram Ram, maa.Good morning, mother.
Example conversation
Sunil and Sunita meet in the courtyard in the early morning.
- सुनील Sunilराम राम, सुनीता।Ram Ram, Sunita.Good morning, Sunita.
- सुनीता Sunitaराम राम, सुनील भाई।Ram Ram, Sunil bhai.Good morning, Brother Sunil.
- सुनील Sunilआज घणी ठंड सै।Aaj ghani thand sai.It is very cold today.
- सुनीता Sunitaहाँ, जमा ठंड सै।Haan, jama thand sai.Yes, it is freezing.
