गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा
gudhipadvyachya hardik shubhechha
To say "happy gudi padwa" in Marathi, use गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा (gudhipadvyachya hardik shubhechha).
The phrase गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा is the standard, polite way to wish someone a Happy Gudi Padwa. It is used to celebrate the traditional New Year's Day for Marathi and Konkani people.
What does it mean word for word?
The word गुढीपाडव्याच्या is the genitive or possessive form of Gudi Padwa, meaning "of Gudi Padwa".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Pune, a regional variation used is Gudi Padvyachya Hardik Shubhechha.
How does it change in a sentence?
The term गुढीपाडव्याच्या functions as the genitive form of Gudi Padwa, translating to "of Gudi Padwa".
How do you pronounce it?
gudhipadvyachya hardik shubhechha
Did you know?
- In many Marathi households, this greeting is often accompanied by the eating of Neem leaves and jaggery, a tradition meant to symbolize the mix of bitter and sweet experiences in life.
- The word गुढी (Gudi) refers to a physical object, a silk cloth draped over a bamboo pole with a copper or silver pot placed on top, which is hoisted outside homes to mark the New Year.
- The word हार्दिक (hardik) in the phrase translates literally to 'from the heart', making the expression more than just a simple 'happy' but a wish from one's core.
Examples in context
- तुम्हाला गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!Tumhālā guḍhipāḍvyāchyā hārdik śubhecchā!Happy Gudi Padwa to you!
- सर्वांना गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा.Sarvānā guḍhipāḍvyāchyā hārdik śubhecchā.Happy Gudi Padwa to everyone.
- गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा, दादा!Guḍhipāḍvyāchyā hārdik śubhecchā, dādā!Happy Gudi Padwa, big brother!
Example conversation
Amit visits Sayali at her home on the morning of the festival.
- अमित Amitसायली, गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!Sayali, guḍhipāḍvyāchyā hārdik śubhecchā!Sayali, happy Gudi Padwa!
- सायली Sayaliधन्यवाद अमित, तुलाही गुढीपाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा!Dhanyavād Amit, tulāhī guḍhipāḍvyāchyā hārdik śubhecchā!Thank you Amit, happy Gudi Padwa to you too!
- अमित Amitआज घरी खूप छान सजावट केली आहे.Āj gharī khūp chhān sajāvaṭ kelī āhe.You have done beautiful decorations at home today.
- सायली Sayaliहो, सण साजरा करण्यासाठी आम्ही तयारी केली आहे.Ho, saṇ sajrā karṇyāsāṭhī āhmī tayārī kelī āhe.Yes, we have prepared to celebrate the festival.
