राम राम
Ram Ram
The Haryanvi way to say hi is राम राम (Ram Ram).
राम राम is used as a friendly greeting to acknowledge someone.
Meaning: friendly, informal greeting (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
Ram Ram
When do people say it?
The greeting राम राम is deeply rooted in rural Haryanvi culture and is used across different social strata to show friendliness.
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone, राम राम can be used ironically to express disbelief or shock, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Good grief'.
- While it refers to a deity, राम राम is used by people of many different faiths in rural Haryana as a secular, cultural greeting.
- In many Haryanvi villages, you might hear someone say राम राम to conclude a conversation or say goodbye, not just to start one.
Examples in context
- राम राम भाई, के हाल है?Ram Ram bhai, ke haal hai?Hi brother, how are you?
- राम राम ताऊ, कड़ै जावे है?Ram Ram tau, kade jaave hai?Hi uncle, where are you going?
- राम राम जी, सुणो एक बात।Ram Ram ji, suno ek baat.Hi, listen to one thing.
Example conversation
Sunita and Sandeep meet on a village road.
- सुनीता Sunitaराम राम संदीप, कैसी है तेरी पढ़ाई?Ram Ram Sandeep, kaisi hai teri padhai?Hi Sandeep, how are your studies going?
- संदीप Sandeepराम राम सुनीता, सब बढ़िया चाल रहा है।Ram Ram Sunita, sab badhiya chaal raha hai.Hi Sunita, everything is going great.
- सुनीता Sunitaघरै सारे राजी-खुशी हैं?Ghare saare raaji-khushi hain?Is everyone at home happy and healthy?
- संदीप Sandeepहाँ, सब ठीक हैं।Haan, sab theek hain.Yes, everyone is fine.
