લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ
lagnagaanthni shubhakaamnaao
The English phrase 'happy anniversary' can be translated into Gujarati as લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ (lagnagaanthni shubhakaamnaao).
In Gujarati, there is a distinction between general anniversaries and wedding anniversaries. The phrase લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ is used specifically to congratulate a couple on the anniversary of their wedding. For a more general 'Happy Anniversary' that can apply to any yearly milestone, you can use શુભ સાલગિરહ.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ is composed of lagnagaanth (wedding knot), ni (of) and shubhakaamnaao (good wishes).
Which one should you use?
While લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ is specifically for wedding anniversaries, the phrase શુભ સાલગિરહ is a common way to say 'Happy Anniversary'. If you want to express 'Many, many congratulations on your anniversary' in an informal way among friends and family, use સાલગિરહ ની ખૂબ ખૂબ વધાઈ.
How do you pronounce it?
lagnagaanthni shubhakaamnaao
Did you know?
- In traditional Gujarati weddings, the actual tying of a knot in the couple's clothing is a ritual act. The phrase લગ્નગાંઠ refers back to this physical gesture of union.
- In many Gujarati households, the verbal greeting is often accompanied by the immediate offering of 'mithai', or traditional sweets. This is not just a treat, but a ritual to ensure the celebration has a 'sweet' and positive energy.
- While English speakers use 'anniversary' for any yearly event, the Gujarati word સાલગિરહ specifically highlights the 'completion of a year'. It is derived from 'saal' meaning 'year' and 'girah' meaning 'round' or 'circle'.
Examples in context
- તમને લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ.tamne lagnaganthni shubhkamnao.Happy anniversary to you both.
- તમારા બંનેને લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ.tamara banne ne lagnaganthni shubhkamnao.Happy anniversary to both of you.
- લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ, મારા વહાલા મિત્રો!lagnaganthni shubhkamnao, mara vahala mitro!Happy anniversary, my dear friends!
Example conversation
Nilay and Priya are celebrating their wedding anniversary at a cafe.
- નિલય Nilayપ્રિયા, લગ્નગાંઠની શુભકામનાઓ!Priya, lagnaganthni shubhkamnao!Priya, happy anniversary!
- પ્રિયા Priyaઆભાર, નિલય! તમને પણ ખૂબ ખૂબ અભિનંદન.Abhar, Nilay! Tamne pan khub khub abhinandan.Thank you, Nilay! Congratulations to you too.
- નિલય Nilayઆપણો દિવસ ખૂબ સરસ રહે.Aapno divas khub saras rahe.May our day be very wonderful.
- પ્રિયા Priyaહા, ચોક્કસ!Ha, chokkas!Yes, definitely!
