શુભકામના
śubhakāmanā
In Gujarati, "good luck" is translated as શુભકામના (śubhakāmanā).
The phrase is used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement. While શુભકામના represents the general concept, the plural form શુભકામનાઓ is more commonly used as a standalone exclamation to wish someone well.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word શુભકામના is a compound of શુભ (śubha), meaning "good/auspicious" and કામના (kāmanā), meaning "desire/wish".
Which one should you use?
The plural form શુભકામનાઓ is often used when expressing multiple well-wishes, such as in "Best wishes" or "Many good wishes".
How do you pronounce it?
śubhakāmanā
Did you know?
- Gujarati speakers often avoid saying 'good luck' directly before a performance or exam to avoid 'nazar' or the evil eye, preferring to use a prayer or a blessing instead.
- Because the word શુભ is considered holy, it is common to see it written on the entrance of homes or shops to attract positive energy and good fortune.
- The word કામના (kāmanā) in શુભકામના refers to a 'wish' or 'desire', a concept closely linked to the Hindu deity Kamadeva, the god of human love and desire.
Examples in context
- તમને પરીક્ષા માટે શુભકામના.tamne pariksha mate shubhkamna.Good luck for your exam.
- નવી નોકરી માટે શુભકામના.navi nokari mate shubhkamna.Good luck with the new job.
- તમારા નવા ઘર માટે શુભકામના.tamara nava ghar mate shubhkamna.Good luck with your new home.
Example conversation
Niya is wishing Mital luck before a job interview.
- નિયા Niyaમિતલ, તમારી ઇન્ટરવ્યુ માટે શુભકામના!Mital, tamari interview mate shubhkamna!Mital, good luck with your interview!
- મિતલ Mitalઆભાર, નિયા!Aabhar, Niya!Thank you, Niya!
- નિયા Niyaતમે ચોક્કસ સફળ થશો.Tame chokkas safal thasho.You will definitely succeed.
- મિતલ Mitalહું આશા રાખું છું.Hu asha rakhu chu.I hope so.
