مبارک
mubārak
مبارک (mubārak) is the Kashmiri way to say congratulations.
This word is used to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
mubārak
Did you know?
- In Kashmiri culture, when saying مبارک, it is common to distribute small pieces of sugar or traditional sweets to everyone present to 'sweeten' the occasion.
- In the context of weddings, مبارک is not just spoken but is often woven into traditional folk songs called 'Wanwun' that women sing to congratulate the bride and groom.
- When receiving مبارک, a common humble response in Kashmiri is to attribute the success to God rather than accepting the praise personally.
Example conversation
Adnan is congratulating Zainab on passing her exams.
- عدنان Adnanزینب، امتحان پاس کَرنہ مبارک!Zainab, imtihān pass karne mubārak!Zainab, congratulations on passing the exam!
- زینب Zainabمہربانی عدنان!Meherbāni Adnan!Thank you, Adnan!
- عدنان Adnanتہہہ چھُ واریاہ مبارک!Tse chu vāryāh mubārak!Many congratulations to you!
- زینب Zainabتہہہہ تہِ شکریہ!Tse ti shukriya!Thank you as well!
