ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು
shubhashayagalu
The English phrase "greetings" is translated into Kannada as ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು (shubhashayagalu).
ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು is used to convey well-wishes and is most commonly seen in written forms, such as in letters, cards or during formal speeches.
Meaning: formal way of saying "hello" (intj)
Which one should you use?
While ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು translates to "greetings" or "best wishes", the word ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ is the more common and standard way to say "hello" in both formal and informal settings. For a time-specific formal greeting meaning "Good Morning", you may use Shubhōdaya, which is generally used from the morning until around noon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this word is shubhashaya, meaning "greeting" or "wish", while the plural form shubhashayagalu is used for general greetings.
How do you pronounce it?
shubhashayagalu
When do people say it?
When greeting someone, you might also use Namaskāra, which is versatile as it can be used both as a "hello" and a "goodbye".
Did you know?
- The word ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು is so formal that using it in a casual conversation with a friend might be perceived as a joke or an ironic attempt to sound overly posh.
- In traditional settings, a verbal greeting is often accompanied by joining your palms together, a gesture known as 'Anjali Mudra', to match the respect of the word.
- The word shubha in the phrase originates from the Sanskrit root for 'auspiciousness', meaning your greetings are essentially wishing that something 'good or lucky' happens to the listener.
Examples in context
- ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.Hosa varṣada śubhaśayagaḷu.New Year greetings.
- ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ನನ್ನ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.Ellarigū nanna śubhaśayagaḷu.My greetings to everyone.
Example conversation
Anvita and Kiran are meeting at a formal office event.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaನಮಸ್ಕಾರ ಕಿರಣ್, ನಿಮಗೆ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.Namaskāra Kiṟaṇ, nimage habbada śubhaśayagaḷu.Hello Kiran, festive greetings to you.
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು ಅನ್ವಿತಾ, ನಿಮಗೆ ಕೂಡ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು.Dhanyavādagalu Anvitā, nimage kūḍa śubhaśayagaḷu.Thank you Anvita, greetings to you too.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಹೇಗೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ?Kāryakrama hēge naḍeyuttide?How is the program going?
- ಕಿರಣ್ Kiranತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.Tumbā cennāgide.It is very good.
