खम्मा घणी
khamma ghani
In Rajasthani, hello is expressed as खम्मा घणी (khamma ghani).
The primary word for "hello" in Rajasthani is Ram Ram.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase खम्मा घणी literally translates to 'many apologies' or 'many salutations', where khamma refers to forgiveness or respect and ghani means 'much' or 'many'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
खम्मा घणी is a highly respectful and traditional way to greet someone in Rajasthani. A formal way to say hello in Rajasthani is Namaste. Another formal greeting that can be used in Rajasthani is Pranam, which translates to "respectful salutations".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Mewari dialect, Ram Ram Sa is a commonly used greeting.
How do you pronounce it?
khamma ghani
When do people say it?
The standard polite response to the greeting खम्मा घणी is घणी खम्मा.
Did you know?
- In traditional Rajasthani society, खम्मा घणी was historically used by subjects when addressing royalty or nobility in the royal courts.
- The phrase खम्मा घणी is rooted in a culture of chivalry where the speaker asks for 'forgiveness' before beginning a conversation to avoid any unintentional offense.
- The phrase खम्मा घणी is so culturally significant that it is often used as a brand or title to evoke the traditional, chivalrous spirit of the Rajput culture.
Examples in context
- खम्मा घणी, सा।khamma ghani, sa.Greetings, sir.
- खम्मा घणी, हुकुम।khamma ghani, hukum.Greetings, my lord.
- सब ने खम्मा घणी।sab ne khamma ghani.Greetings to everyone.
Example conversation
Mahendra meets Seema at a local community gathering.
- महेंद्र Mahendraखम्मा घणी, सीमा सा।khamma ghani, Seema sa.Greetings, Seema.
- सीमा Seemaखम्मा घणी, महेंद्र सा।khamma ghani, Mahendra sa.Greetings, Mahendra.
- महेंद्र Mahendraआप कियां हो?aap kiyan ho?How are you?
- सीमा Seemaमैं ठीक हूँ।main theek hoon.I am fine.
