राम राम
ram ram
In Marwari, "good morning" is expressed as राम राम (ram ram).
The phrase राम राम is a versatile greeting for both 'good morning' and 'good evening' depending on the time of day.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
ram ram
When do people say it?
The standard response to being greeted with राम राम is to repeat the same phrase back to the speaker.
Did you know?
- The phrase राम राम can be used to express surprise or shock, acting as an exclamation similar to 'Oh my god' in English.
- The phrase राम राम is often spoken twice to avoid a historical superstition that saying the name of 'Ram' once was an incomplete or unlucky invocation.
- The phrase is often accompanied by a slight bow or joining of hands, known as 'Anjali Mudra', to show respect to the person being greeted.
Examples in context
- राम राम सा, कियां हो?Ram Ram sa, kiyan ho?Good morning, how are you?
- राम राम, आज मौसम चोखो है।Ram Ram, aaj mausam chokho hai.Good morning, the weather is nice today.
- राम राम, सासु मां ने भी राम राम कहिजो।Ram Ram, sasu maa ne bhi Ram Ram kahijo.Good morning, please say good morning to mother-in-law too.
Example conversation
Rekha and Manoj meet in the kitchen in the morning.
- रेखा Rekhaराम राम, मनोज!Ram Ram, Manoj!Good morning, Manoj!
- मनोज Manojराम राम, रेखा!Ram Ram, Rekha!Good morning, Rekha!
- रेखा Rekhaचाय तैयार है।Chai taiyar hai.The tea is ready.
- मनोज Manojबहुत धन्यवाद!Bahut dhanyavad!Thank you very much!
