ਵਧਾਈਆਂ
vadhā'ī'ā̃
Congratulations in Punjabi is ਵਧਾਈਆਂ (vadhā'ī'ā̃).
The word ਵਧਾਈਆਂ is commonly used for celebrating major life milestones such as weddings, births or academic achievements.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Tuhānū mubāraka hō is a common way to say Congratulations in the Eastern Punjab region. Badā kam kitta, mubāraka hō means You did great, congratulations! In parts of Western Punjab.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ਵਧਾਈ (vadhā'ī), but the plural form ਵਧਾਈਆਂ (vadhā'ī'ā̃) is the standard way to express congratulations.
How do you pronounce it?
vadhā'ī'ā̃
Did you know?
- In some rural Punjabi traditions, instead of just saying ਵਧਾਈਆਂ, people may express congratulations by singing 'boliyan'. These are short, rhythmic couplets that announce the happy news to the whole village.
- The root of ਵਧਾਈਆਂ comes from the verb meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow', implying that you are wishing for the person's happiness or prosperity to grow.
- In traditional Punjabi culture, ਵਧਾਈਆਂ is often accompanied by the sharing of 'ladoos', a sweet spherical treat. Offering these sweets is a physical extension of the word to signal a collective celebration.
Examples in context
- ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!Tuhannu bahut bahut vadhaian!Many many congratulations to you!
- ਨਵੀਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਲਈ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ।Navī naukari laī vadhaian.Congratulations on the new job.
- ਜਿੱਤ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!Jīt laī tuhannu vadhaian!Congratulations to you on the victory!
Example conversation
Manpreet tells Ravinder about her graduation.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਡਿਗਰੀ ਪੂਰੀ ਕਰ ਲਈ ਹੈ।Maiṃ āpaṇī digrī pūrī kar laī hai.I have completed my degree.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਵਾਹ! ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ!Vāh! Tuhanū bahut vadhāīāṃ, Manprīt!Wow! Huge congratulations to you, Manpreet!
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਰਵਿੰਦਰ!Bahut dhanvād, Ravindar!Thank you very much, Ravinder!
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹੁਣ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਕਦੋਂ ਹੈ?Huṇ pārtī kadōṃ hai?Now, when is the party?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਵਧਾਈਆਂ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
