प्रणाम
pranam
The English phrase 'hello' is translated into Bhojpuri as प्रणाम (pranam).
प्रणाम is a greeting used to say hello. It is typically used when addressing elders or people of higher social status.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word प्रणाम literally refers to the act of a salutation or a bow.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
प्रणाम is a formal and respectful way to say hello. For more relaxed and informal situations, one might use हेलो.
How do you pronounce it?
pranam
When do people say it?
Using प्रणाम often implies a gesture of respect, such as touching the feet of an elder in traditional settings.
Did you know?
- If you use प्रणाम with someone your own age or younger, it can actually sound sarcastic or mockingly formal.
- Using the English-inspired हेलो in a Bhojpuri-speaking village might make you sound like you are making a telephone call rather than greeting a person.
- The term प्रणाम can be used to address not just people, but also respected objects like books or idols, as a way of showing reverence.
Examples in context
- प्रोफेसर जी, नमस्ते।Hello, Professor.
- बड़हन लोगन के प्रणाम।Baṛhan logan ke pranaam.Greetings to the elders.
- काका, प्रणाम!Kaaka, pranaam!Hello, uncle!
- सबके प्रणाम भेजत बानी।Sabke pranaam bhejat baani.I am sending greetings to everyone.
Example conversation
Neha meets her neighbor Ajay in the street.
- नेहा Nehaअजय भैया, प्रणाम!Ajay bhaiya, pranaam!Hello, brother Ajay!
- अजय Ajayप्रणाम नेहा, कइसन बाडू?Pranaam Neha, kaisan baadu?Hello Neha, how are you?
- नेहा Nehaहम ठीक बानी।Hum theek baani.I am fine.
- अजय Ajayठीक बा, फिर मिलीं।Theek ba, phir milin.Alright, see you later.
