शुभ सकाळ
shubh sakal
The English phrase "good morning" is translated into Marathi as शुभ सकाळ (shubh sakal).
शुभ सकाळ is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning. Many Marathi speakers in casual or traditional settings may prefer to use the general greeting नमस्कार instead.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of शुभ (shubh), meaning "auspicious" or "good" and सकाळ (sakal), meaning "morning".
Which one should you use?
शुभ प्रभात and suprabhat are also used as formal ways to say good morning.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
शुभ सकाळ is a formal way to say good morning and is often used in broadcasts, formal greetings or written messages. For a more formal alternative, you can use शुभ प्रभात or suprabhat.
How do you pronounce it?
shubh sakal
When do people say it?
In many casual or traditional settings, Marathi speakers often use the general greeting नमस्कार instead of the literal "good morning".
Did you know?
- The word काल (kāla) inside सकाळ is a powerful term in Indian philosophy that refers to both 'time' and 'destiny'.
- In some rural areas, the act of greeting in the morning is accompanied by touching the feet of elders, regardless of whether शुभ सकाळ is spoken.
- In traditional Marathi culture, saying नमस्कार is often preferred over शुभ सकाळ because it acknowledges the divine within the other person.
Examples in context
- शुभ सकाळ, आई!shubh sakāḷ, āī!Good morning, Mom!
- सर्वांना शुभ सकाळ.sarvānnā shubh sakāḷ.Good morning to everyone.
Example conversation
Sayli and Amit meet at a coffee shop in the morning.
- सायली Sayaliशुभ सकाळ, अमित!shubh sakāḷ, amit!Good morning, Amit!
- अमित Amitशुभ सकाळ, सायली. कशी आहेस?shubh sakāḷ, sāyli. kaśī āhes?Good morning, Sayli. How are you?
- सायली Sayaliमी मजेत आहे.mī majet āhe.I am doing well.
- अमित Amitछान आहे.chhān āhe.That is good.
