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.