शुभकामनाएँ
shubhkaamnaayein
The phrase "best of luck" in Hindi is शुभकामनाएँ (shubhkaamnaayein).
शुभकामनाएँ is a phrase used to wish someone success in a future event or endeavor.
What does it mean word for word?
The word शुभकामनाएँ is a compound of shubh, meaning "good" or "auspicious" and kaamnaayein, meaning "wishes" or "desires".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more warm and informal way to say "best of luck" to friends or family, you can use the colloquial expression ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएँ, which means "lots of good wishes". If you want to be formal, you can use सफलता की कामना करता हूँ to wish someone luck and success.
How do you pronounce it?
shubhkaamnaayein
Did you know?
- In some traditional Indian contexts, wishing someone 'best of luck' before a major exam or performance is avoided because it is seen as 'inviting the evil eye' or tempting fate.
- When using the informal ढेर सारी शुभकामनाएँ, the word ढेर (dher) literally refers to a 'heap' or 'pile', as if you are handing someone a physical heap of wishes.
- When wishing for success, a person might use the word सफलता, which is derived from सफल, meaning 'fruitful'. Success is literally envisioned as the bearing of fruit.
Examples in context
- मैं आपको सफलता की कामना करता हूँ!I wish you success!
- तुम्हारी परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!Best of luck for your exam!
- सफलता, खुशी, और समृद्धि की कामना है!Wishing you success, happiness, and prosperity!
- आपको परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।aapko pariksha ke liye shubhkamnayein.Best of luck for your exam.
- नए काम के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।naye kaam ke liye shubhkamnayein.Best of luck for the new job.
- मेरी तरफ से शुभकामनाएँ।meri taraf se shubhkamnayein.Best of luck from my side.
Example conversation
Amit is wishing Pooja luck before her job interview.
- अमित Amitतुम्हारे इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ, पूजा।tumhare interview ke liye shubhkamnayein, Pooja.Best of luck for your interview, Pooja.
- पूजा Poojaबहुत बहुत धन्यवाद, अमित।bahut bahut dhanyavaad, Amit.Thank you very much, Amit.
- अमित Amitतुम बहुत अच्छा करोगी।tum bahut accha karogi.You will do very well.
- पूजा Poojaउम्मीद तो यही है।ummeed toh yahi hai.That is the hope.
