सर्व शुभेच्छा
sarva shubhechha
The English phrase "all the best" is translated into Marathi as सर्व शुभेच्छा (sarva shubhechha).
The phrase सर्व शुभेच्छा is used to wish someone success or good luck, often in written form like cards, messages or formal letters.
Meaning: good luck (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'sarva' meaning 'all' and 'shubhechha' meaning 'good wishes'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal and polite way to wish someone luck or success, you can use Sarvottam Shubhecchha, which translates to "Best Wishes". Additionally, using just shubhechha (wishes) can function as a more concise, slightly more formal way to offer well-wishes in certain contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
sarva shubhechha
Did you know?
- While सर्व शुभेच्छा is used for general luck, the word शुभ is so powerful in Marathi culture that it is used to label 'auspicious' time slots for starting a business or getting married.
- In spoken Marathi, a person might describe themselves as a शुभाकांक्षी to the person they are wishing well, effectively calling themselves a 'well-wisher'.
- Despite the distinct grammatical structures of Marathi, Hindi and Gujarati, all three languages share the exact same शुभेच्छा construction for good wishes.
Examples in context
- तुझ्या परीक्षेसाठी सर्व शुभेच्छा.tujhyā parīkṣēsāṭhī sarva śubhēcchā.All the best for your exam.
- नवीन नोकरीसाठी सर्व शुभेच्छा.navīn nokarīsāṭhī sarva śubhēcchā.All the best for the new job.
Example conversation
Sayali is wishing Rahul luck before his job interview.
- सायली Sayaliराहुल, तू तयार आहेस ना?Rāhul, tū tayār āhēs nā?Rahul, are you ready?
- राहुल Rahulहो, पण मला थोडी भीती वाटतेय.Ho, paṇ malā thōḍī bhītī vāṭatēy.Yes, but I am a bit nervous.
- सायली Sayaliघाबरू नकोस, तुला सर्व शुभेच्छा!Ghābarū nakōs, tulā sarva śubhēcchā!Don't be scared, all the best to you!
- राहुल Rahulधन्यवाद, सायली!Dhanyavād, Sāylī!Thank you, Sayali!
