ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu
The English phrase "birthday wishes" is translated to Kannada as ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು (huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu).
This phrase is a greeting used to congratulate someone on their birthday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು is composed of huṭṭu (birth), habba (festival/celebration), da (a possessive suffix) and śubhāśayagaḷu (wishes/good thoughts).
How does it change in a sentence?
You can replace śubhāśayagaḷu (wishes/good thoughts) with śubhakōrikeyagaḷu (good wishes/desires) to convey a similar meaning of birthday wishes or good wishes.
How do you pronounce it?
huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu
Did you know?
- In many South Indian traditions, instead of just verbal wishes, it is customary to offer a 'tilaka' (a mark on the forehead) or a piece of sweet to accompany the phrase.
- The term ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು is derived from the Sanskrit root śubha, which means 'auspicious' or 'bright', implying that the wishes are meant to bring divine light to the person.
- Historically, some communities in Karnataka celebrated 'name-giving' ceremonies as the primary birthday event, where the child's name was officially revealed to the community.
Examples in context
- ನಿಮಗೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.nimage huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu.Birthday wishes to you.
- ನನ್ನ ಕಡೆಯಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.nanna kaḍeyinda huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu.Birthday wishes from my side.
- ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು, ಗೆಳೆಯ!huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu, geḷeya!Birthday wishes, friend!
Example conversation
Kiran greets Divya on her birthday at the office.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranದಿವ್ಯಾ, ಹುಟ್ಟುಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು!Divyā, huṭṭuhabbada śubhāśayagaḷu!Divya, birthday wishes!
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಕಿರಣ್!Dhanyavādagaḷu Kiran!Thank you, Kiran!
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಇಂದು ಏನಾದರೂ ಪ್ಲಾನ್ ಇದೆಯೇ?Indu ēnādarū plān ideyē?Do you have any plans today?
- ದಿವ್ಯಾ Divyaಹೌದು, ಸಂಜೆ ಪಾರ್ಟಿ ಇದೆ.Haudu, sanje pārti ide.Yes, there is a party in the evening.
