ਭਾਗ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋਣ
bhāg caṅge hoṇ
The Punjabi phrase for good luck is ਭਾਗ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋਣ (bhāg caṅge hoṇ).
ਭਾਗ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋਣ is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement. While the standard phrase is suitable for many situations, you may also encounter the informal expression Chak de phatte! when wishing someone luck.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means 'may your fortune be good'. The word ਭਾਗ refers to 'fate', 'fortune' or 'luck'.
How do you pronounce it?
bhāg caṅge hoṇ
Did you know?
- The word ਭਾਗ is also a cognate of the Sanskrit word for 'part' or 'division', meaning your luck is essentially your 'part' of the universe.
- Because ਭਾਗ implies a predetermined fate, wishing someone 'good luck' can sometimes carry the weight of wishing them a better destiny.
- The phrase ਭਾਗ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋਣ uses the verb 'to be' in a way that functions more like a prayer or a blessing than a casual remark.
Example sentences for Punjabi are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Manpreet is wishing Ravinder luck before a big exam.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪੇਪਰ ਹੈ, ਭਾਗ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋਣ!Kal tuhada paper hai, bhag change hon!You have an exam tomorrow, good luck!
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Bohot dhanvaad, Manpreet.Thank you very much, Manpreet.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿਹਨਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੈ।Tusi bohot mehnat kiti hai.You have worked very hard.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮੈਂ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਸਭ ਠੀਕ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ।Main umeed karda han ki sab theek hovega.I hope everything will be fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਭਾਗ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
