How to Say “Best of Luck” in Punjabi

ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ
shubhkaamnaavaan
The English phrase "best of luck" is expressed in Punjabi as ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ (shubhkaamnaavaan).
This phrase is used to wish someone success in a future event or endeavor.

What does it mean word for word?

The word ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ literally translates to "good wishes".

How does it change in a sentence?

While the singular form is ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾ, the plural form ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ is used for general well-wishing.

How do you pronounce it?

shubhkaamnaavaan

Did you know?

  • While ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ is used for formal success, Punjabis often use the word ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ to describe a state of eternal optimism and rising spirits, which is a core concept in Sikhism.
  • The root ਸ਼ੁਭ is shared with Sanskrit and Hindi, meaning 'auspicious'. This makes the phrase more of a wish for a 'divinely favorable' outcome than a random stroke of luck.
  • In many Punjabi social circles, instead of saying ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ, people often use the religious phrase ਰੱਬ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ, which means 'May God do good for you'.

Examples in context

  • ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਵੇਂ ਕੰਮ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ।
    Tuhanu tuhade nave kamm layi bahut shubhakamnavaan.
    Best of luck to you for your new work.
  • ਪ੍ਰੀਖਿਆ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ!
    Pareekhiya layi tuhanu shubhakamnavaan!
    Best of luck to you for the exam!
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ।
    Mere vallon tuhanu shubhakamnavaan.
    Best of luck from my side.

Example conversation

Kiran is seeing Ravinder off before his big job interview.

  1. ਕਿਰਨ Kiran

    ਕੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਹੈ, ਰਵਿੰਦਰ?
    Ki tiari poori hai, Ravinder?
    Is the preparation complete, Ravinder?
  2. ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinder

    ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ।
    Haan, main bilkul tiar haan.
    Yes, I am completely ready.
  3. ਕਿਰਨ Kiran

    ਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਤੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ!
    Thik hai, tainu bahut shubhakamnavaan!
    Alright, best of luck to you!
  4. ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinder

    ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਕਿਰਨ।
    Dhanvad, Kiran.
    Thank you, Kiran.
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