শুভকামনা
shubhokamona
The English phrase "good luck" can be translated into Bengali as শুভকামনা (shubhokamona).
While শুভকামনা is a direct translation for "good luck", it is more commonly used to mean "best wishes" for a specific endeavor or a life event.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word শুভকামনা is composed of shubho, meaning "good" or "auspicious" and kamona, meaning "wish" or "desire".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
শুভকামনা is a formal and polite way to express good luck or well wishes. Another formal option is শুভেচ্ছা জানাই, which means "I send you good wishes".
How do you pronounce it?
shubhokamona
Did you know?
- Unlike in English where 'good luck' can be said sarcastically, using শুভকামনা sarcastically is much rarer and harder to pull off in Bengali because the phrase's formal and auspicious roots make it feel very sincere.
- If you want to wish someone luck before a performance or a test, Bengalis often use the phrase সাফল্য কামনা করি, which literally translates to 'I desire success for you'.
- The component কামনা in শুভকামনা is also a word used in much more poetic and romantic literature to describe deep yearning or desire, giving the phrase a slightly more profound weight than the English 'wish'.
Examples in context
- আপনার প্রয়াসে শুভকামনা রইলোGood luck on your efforts.
- আপনার জন্য শুভকামনা রইল।Apnar jonno shubhokamona roilo.My best wishes are with you.
- পরীক্ষার জন্য অনেক শুভকামনা!Porikkhar jonno onek shubhokamona!Good luck for the exam!
- নতুন চাকরির জন্য শুভকামনা।Notun chakrir jonno shubhokamona.Good luck with the new job.
Example conversation
Moumita and Rahul are talking before an interview.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaরাহুল, তোমার ইন্টারভিউ কেমন হবে?Rahul, tomar interview kemon hobe?Rahul, how will your interview go?
- রাহুল Rahulআমি একটু চিন্তিত, কিন্তু চেষ্টা করব।Ami ektu chintito, kintu cheshta korbo.I am a bit worried, but I will try.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaভয় পেয়ো না, শুভকামনা!Bhoy peyo na, shubhokamona!Don't be afraid, good luck!
- রাহুল Rahulধন্যবাদ, মৌমিতা!Dhonnobad, Moumita!Thank you, Moumita!
