शुभकामना
śubhakhāmanā
शुभकामना (śubhakhāmanā) is the Nepali way to say cheers.
While शुभकामना is used as a toast, it is more commonly used to express 'congratulations' or 'best wishes' for an occasion.
Meaning: toast when drinking (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
śubhakhāmanā
When do people say it?
In Nepali culture, it is customary to raise a glass with your right hand. When making a toast specifically to life, you might say Jindagi ko lagi!
Did you know?
- While 'cheers' in English is often used as a casual 'thank you', saying शुभकामना to someone who just served you a drink would sound like you are congratulating them on a major life achievement.
- The component कामना (kāmanā) in the word can also mean 'desire' or 'longing', which adds a layer of deep yearning to the formal greeting.
- The concept of 'best wishes' in शुभकामना is linked to the broader Hindu concept of 'shubh', which refers to a time or action that brings good fortune.
Examples in context
- सबैको सफलताको लागि शुभकामना!sabaikō saphalatāko lāgi śubhakamana!Cheers to everyone's success!
Example conversation
Pratiksha and Sumit are celebrating a promotion with drinks.
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaतपाईंको पदोन्नतिको लागि शुभकामना!Tapaiko padonnatiko lagi shubhakamana!Cheers to your promotion!
- सुमित Sumitधेरै धन्यवाद, प्रतिक्षा!Dherai dhanyabaad, Pratiksha!Thank you very much, Pratiksha!
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaअब ग्लास उठाउनुहोस्!Aba glass uthaunuhos!Now raise your glass!
- सुमित Sumitशुभकामना!Shubhakamana!Cheers!
