पधारो सा
padhāro sā
The English phrase "welcome" is translated into Rajasthani as पधारो सा (padhāro sā).
The phrase पधारो सा is used specifically to welcome someone to a home, a shop or a place of hospitality.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word पधारो (padhāro) is a respectful imperative meaning "please arrive" or "please come", while सा (sā) is an honorific particle.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The addition of सा (sā) makes the greeting highly respectful and is the standard way to welcome guests in Rajasthan.
How do you pronounce it?
padhāro sā
Did you know?
- While पधारो सा is a greeting, in the desert state of Rajasthan, the hospitality implied by this phrase is often part of the philosophy of 'Atithi Devo Bhava', which translates to 'the guest is God'.
- If you are welcomed with पधारो सा in a rural village, it is common practice for the host to offer water or buttermilk immediately after the greeting to honor the guest.
- The phrase is so iconic to the region's identity that it is frequently used in folk music and traditional songs to depict the welcoming of a hero or a deity.
Examples in context
- पधारो सा।padhāro sā.Welcome.
Example conversation
Mahendra arrives at Poonam's house for a visit.
- पूनम Poonamपधारो सा, महेंद्र जी।padhāro sā, Mahendra ji.Welcome, Mr. Mahendra.
- महेंद्र Mahendraधन्यवाद, पूनम जी।dhanyavād, Poonam ji.Thank you, Poonam.
- पूनम Poonamभीतर आओ सा।bhītar āo sā.Please come inside.
- महेंद्र Mahendraजी, धन्यवाद।ji, dhanyavād.Okay, thank you.
