राम राम
ram ram
The Haryanvi greeting for "namaste" is राम राम (ram ram).
राम राम is used as a greeting when arriving and as a farewell when leaving a group of people.
Meaning: a greeting (noun)
Which one should you use?
While namaste is understood, राम राम is the much more common and culturally authentic way to greet someone in Haryanvi.
How do you pronounce it?
ram ram
When do people say it?
Repeating the name of the deity twice, as in राम राम, is a traditional way to show respect and sincerity in rural Haryanvi culture.
Did you know?
- In certain Haryanvi communities, the phrase is not just a greeting but is also used as a way to express surprise or to acknowledge a sudden truth.
- In rural Haryana, राम राम is frequently accompanied by a slight nod of the head rather than the formal joined-palm gesture used with namaste.
- In some local contexts, the rhythm of saying राम राम can change depending on whether you are greeting a peer or an elder, even though the words remain the same.
Examples in context
- राम राम भाई।Raam raam bhaai.Ram Ram, brother.
- काका, राम राम।Kaaka, raam raam.Uncle, Ram Ram.
- राम राम जी, के हाल सैं?Raam raam jee, ke haal sain?Ram Ram, how are you?
Example conversation
Sunita and Sunil meet each other in the village.
- सुनीता Sunitaराम राम, सुनील भाई!Ram Ram, Sunil bhai!Hello, brother Sunil!
- सुनील Sunilराम राम, सुनीता!Ram Ram, Sunita!Hello, Sunita!
- सुनीता Sunitaकड़ै जा रहे हो?Kadai ja rahe ho?Where are you going?
- सुनील Sunilमैं खेत जा रहा हूँ।Main khet ja raha hoon.I am going to the field.
