शुभ-संध्या
shubh-sandhyā
The Marathi phrase for "good evening" is शुभ-संध्या (shubh-sandhyā).
शुभ-संध्या is a way to say "good evening" in Marathi. It is a common formal expression used to greet someone during the evening hours.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
शुभ-संध्या is a formal greeting. It is most commonly found in written media, broadcasts or formal speeches rather than in casual daily conversation. In most casual or even semi-formal social settings, Marathi speakers are more likely to use the general greeting नमस्कार regardless of the time of day.
How do you pronounce it?
shubh-sandhyā
Did you know?
- Because शुभ-संध्या is quite heavy and formal, using it with close friends might actually be perceived as a joke or a sign that you are being mockingly polite.
- The word शुभ (shubha) is a Sanskrit-derived term meaning 'auspicious' or 'lucky', implying that you are wishing the other person an auspicious evening rather than just a pleasant one.
- The concept of 'evening' in Marathi culture often encompasses the time for 'Sandhyavandanam', a traditional twilight prayer ritual. This gives the word संध्या a deep religious connotation that 'evening' lacks in English.
Example conversation
Rahul and Aditi meet at a park in the evening.
- राहुल Rahulशुभ-संध्या, अदिति!Shubh-sandhyā, Aditi!Good evening, Aditi!
- अदिति Aditiशुभ-संध्या, राहुल! तू इथे काय करतोयस?Shubh-sandhyā, Rahul! Tū ithe kāy karatoyas?Good evening, Rahul! What are you doing here?
- राहुल Rahulमी फक्त थोडा वेळ फिरत आहे.Mī phakta thodā veḷ phirat āhe.I am just walking for a little while.
- अदिति Aditiखूप छान, आपण सोबत चालूया.Khūp chān, āpaṇ sobat chālūyā.Very nice, let's walk together.
