Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases

ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ

ji aaian nu

Welcome

Beginnerphrase

Definition

The heartfelt Punjabi welcome to guests.

Example

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ!

Welcome to Punjab!

Etymology

'ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ' (ji aaian nu) means 'welcome' and expresses hospitality in Punjabi culture, derived from the polite address 'ਜੀ' (ji) and 'ਆਇਆਂ' (aaian) meaning 'come'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts as a welcoming phrase, prevalent across Punjabi-speaking communities.

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