राम राम सा
ram ram sa
In Rajasthani, "good morning" is expressed as राम राम सा (ram ram sa).
While it is used as a greeting in the morning, it is a versatile greeting used at any time of the day to acknowledge someone.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Adding 'Sa' makes the greeting polite and respectful, suitable for elders or strangers.
How do you pronounce it?
ram ram sa
Did you know?
- While राम राम सा is used as a greeting, saying राम राम twice is a traditional way to acknowledge both the divine presence in the other person and the divine presence in oneself.
- The honorific सा is so central to Rajasthani culture that it can be attached to almost any noun or name to instantly turn a statement into a mark of deep respect.
- The use of राम राम सा reflects the deep influence of the Bhakti movement in Rajasthan, where the name of 'Ram' became a symbol of purity and greeting.
Examples in context
- राम राम सा, आपां अठै कतरा सालां सूं रया हा?Ram Ram sa, aapa athai katra saalan su rya ha?Good morning, how many years have you been living here?
- राम राम सा, आज मौसम घणो चोखो है।Ram Ram sa, aaj mausam ghano chokho hai.Good morning, the weather is very good today.
Example conversation
Mahendra meets Rekha in their village street during the early morning.
- महेंद्र Mahendraराम राम सा, रेखा जी।Ram Ram sa, Rekha ji.Good morning, Rekha.
- रेखा Rekhaराम राम सा, महेंद्र जी।Ram Ram sa, Mahendra ji.Good morning, Mahendra.
- महेंद्र Mahendraआज कतरो काम है?Aaj katro kaam hai?How much work is there today?
- रेखा Rekhaआज घणो काम है।Aaj ghano kaam hai.There is a lot of work today.
