শুভকামনা
shubhokamona
The English phrase "best of luck" is translated into Bengali as শুভকামনা (shubhokamona).
শুভকামনা is used to wish someone success or good fortune in a future endeavor, such as exams, job interviews or new beginnings.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of শুভ, meaning "good/auspicious" and কামনা, meaning "wish/desire".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
শুভকামনা is the standard, polite way to express well-wishes and is appropriate for both formal and semi-formal settings. For an informal way to say "Go for it", you can use এগিয়ে যাও.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase a complete sentence, often used in written messages or more formal speech, you can add the verb রইল at the end to form শুভকামনা রইল, which means "best wishes remain (with you)".
How do you pronounce it?
shubhokamona
Did you know?
- While শুভকামনা is used between equals, an elder wishing a younger person luck might instead use শুভাশিস, which specifically denotes a 'blessing' rather than a 'wish'.
- In Bengali, the concept of 'luck' is often tied to the idea of 'auspiciousness' rather than just chance. While English speakers focus on 'luck', a Bengali speaker using শুভকামনা is actually wishing for an 'auspicious' or 'sacred' beginning to your journey.
- The root word শুভ in শুভকামনা is also the primary word used to express 'Happy' in other greetings, such as শুভ জন্মদিন for 'Happy Birthday'.
Examples in context
- তোমার জন্য অনেক শুভকামনা রইল।tomar jonno anek shubhokamona roilo.My best wishes are with you.
- নতুন চাকরির জন্য শুভকামনা।notun chakrir jonno shubhokamona.Best of luck for your new job.
- পরীক্ষার জন্য শুভকামনা জানাচ্ছি।porikkhar jonno shubhokamona janachchi.I am wishing you best of luck for the exam.
Example conversation
Tania and Akash are talking before Akash goes for an interview.
- তানিয়া Taniaআকাশ, তোমার ইন্টারভিউ কেমন হবে?Ākash, tomār interview kemon hobe?Akash, how will your interview go?
- আকাশ Akashআমি খুব চিন্তিত, তানিয়া।Āmi khub chintito, Tania.I am very worried, Tania.
- তানিয়া Taniaভয় পেয়ো না, তোমার জন্য শুভকামনা।Bhoy peyo nā, tomār jonno shubhokamona.Don't be afraid, best of luck to you.
- আকাশ Akashধন্যবাদ তোমার শুভকামনার জন্য।Dhonnobād tomār shubhokamonār jonno.Thank you for your best wishes.
