नमस्ते
namaste
namaste is the Konkani word for "a greeting".
नमस्ते is used as a noun to express a greeting. If you wish to speak about the concept of greetings more broadly, you can use the word vandan.
Meaning: a greeting (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word Namaskar is specifically used as a formal way to say "Hello".
How do you pronounce it?
namaste
Did you know?
- While namaste is used in Konkani, speakers in Goa often use the Portuguese-derived 'Bom dia' for 'good morning' due to the region's colonial history.
- While namaste is widely understood, in many Konkani-speaking households in Goa, people might prefer the more traditional greeting dev boren korum, which literally means 'May God do good to you'.
- In Konkani culture, the greeting namaste is typically accompanied by the 'Anjali Mudra', where palms are pressed together and fingers point upwards.
Examples in context
- सगळ्यांक नमस्ते.sagalyaṅk namaste.Namaste to everyone.
Example conversation
Amit and Sneha meet at a community event.
- अमित Amitनमस्ते, स्नेहा!Namaste, Sneha!Hello, Sneha!
- स्नेहा Snehaनमस्ते, अमित!Namaste, Amit!Hello, Amit!
- अमित Amitतुम कशे आहात?Tum kashe aahat?How are you?
- स्नेहा Snehaहांव बरो आसां, धन्यवाद.Haan boro asaan, dhanyavad.I am well, thank you.
