ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
sat srī akāl
The English phrase "hi" can be translated into Punjabi as ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ (sat srī akāl).
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ is the standard greeting used by Sikhs and is widely recognized across the Punjabi-speaking community for saying hello or hi.
Meaning: friendly, informal greeting (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "Truth is the Timeless One."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ can be used in casual settings, it is a traditional, respectful and formal way to greet someone.
How do you pronounce it?
sat srī akāl
When do people say it?
ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ is a traditional greeting that carries the meaning "God is truth."
Did you know?
- In the Punjabi language, ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ functions as both a greeting and a farewell, similar to how 'ciao' is used in Italian.
- While ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ is the standard greeting for Sikhs, Punjabi Muslims may use Assalamu Alaikum and Hindus may use Namaste depending on the social context.
- In many Punjabi-speaking households, the greeting is often accompanied by a slight bow or a joining of the palms, known as 'Anjali Mudra'.
Examples in context
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?sat srī akāl, kivēṃ hō?Sat Sri Akal, how are you?
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।sat srī akāl, mērā nām aman hai.Sat Sri Akal, my name is Aman.
- ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਅੱਜ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ।sat srī akāl, ajj bahut sundar din hai.Sat Sri Akal, today is a very beautiful day.
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet on the street in the morning.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਜੀ!sat srī akāl, ravindar jī!Sat Sri Akal, Ravinder!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਕਿਰਨ। ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?sat srī akāl, kiran. kivēṃ hō?Sat Sri Akal, Kiran. How are you?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ।mai ṭhīk hāṃ, dhanvād.I am fine, thank you.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ।bahut vadhī'ā.Very good.
