رات جو سلام
raat jo salaam
The English phrase "good night" is translated into Sindhi as رات جو سلام (raat jo salaam).
رات جو سلام is used as a parting salutation when leaving someone at night, rather than a greeting upon arrival.
Meaning: a farewell (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'raat' (night), 'jo' (of) and 'salaam' (greeting/salutation).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 'jo' is a masculine possessive particle used here because 'salaam' is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
raat jo salaam
Did you know?
- The term سلام does not just mean 'hello' or 'good night', but literally translates to 'peace'.
- In Sindhi culture, a 'salaam' is often accompanied by a slight nod of the head or a hand gesture to show respect to elders.
- The word سلام in رات جو سلام is borrowed from Arabic, but it is used in Sindhi across different religious communities to convey peace and respect.
Example conversation
Imran and Saima are ending their phone call before sleeping.
- عمران Imranسائمہ، مان هاڻي سمهان ٿو.Saima, maan hane suman tho.Saima, I am going to sleep now.
- سائمہ Saimaٺيڪ آهي، عمران.Thik aahe, Imran.Okay, Imran.
- عمران Imranرات جو سلام!Raat jo salam!Good night!
- سائمہ Saimaتوهان کي به رات جو سلام.Tuhan khe ba raat jo salam.Good night to you too.
