سالگرہ مبارک
saalgirah mubarak
سالگرہ مبارک (saalgirah mubarak) is the Urdu way to say happy anniversary.
This phrase is used to congratulate someone on the anniversary of a special event. In Urdu, it is used for both birthdays and wedding anniversaries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of سالگرہ (saalgirah), meaning anniversary or birthday and مبارک (mubarak), meaning blessed or congratulations.
How do you pronounce it?
saalgirah mubarak
Did you know?
- The word سالگرہ (saalgirah) literally translates to 'year knot' in Persian, suggesting that an anniversary is a year tied or knotted together.
- When wishing someone سالگرہ مبارک (saalgirah mubarak), it is common to pair the greeting with a prayer for long life, such as جیتے رہو (jeete raho).
- The word مبارک (mubarak) is used not just for anniversaries, but as a general way to congratulate someone on any auspicious event or new purchase.
Examples in context
- آپ کو سالگرہ مبارک ہو۔aap ko saalgirah mubarak ho.Happy anniversary to you.
- میری طرف سے سالگرہ مبارک۔meri taraf se saalgirah mubarak.Happy anniversary from my side.
- تمام دوستوں کی طرف سے سالگرہ مبارک۔tamam doston ki taraf se saalgirah mubarak.Happy anniversary from all the friends.
Example conversation
Omar is greeting Fatima on her special day.
- عمر Omarفاطمہ، آپ کو سالگرہ مبارک!Fatima, aap ko saalgirah mubarak!Fatima, happy anniversary!
- فاطمہ Fatimaشکریہ، عمر!Shukriya, Omar!Thank you, Omar!
- عمر Omarکیا آپ نے کچھ خاص منصوبہ بنایا ہے؟Kya aap ne kuch khaas mansuba banaya hai?Have you made any special plans?
- فاطمہ Fatimaجی ہاں، میں باہر جا رہی ہوں۔Ji haan, mein bahar ja rahi hoon.Yes, I am going out.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سالگرہ, مبارک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
