होली की शुभकामनाएँ
holī kī śubhkāmnāē̃
The English phrase "happy holi" is translated into Hindi as होली की शुभकामनाएँ (holī kī śubhkāmnāē̃).
होली की शुभकामनाएँ is the standard, polite way to say "Happy Holi" in Hindi. Simply saying "Happy Holi" in English is also very common in urban India.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of होली (Holi), की (of) and शुभकामनाएँ (good wishes/greetings).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Holi ke tyohaar ki hardik shubhkamnayein, which is a formal way to say "Happy Holi". For a more informal and excited expression, you can use Rangon se bhari Holi ki badhaiyan to celebrate the colorful nature of the festival.
How do you pronounce it?
holī kī śubhkāmnāē̃
When do people say it?
The phrase is used to wish someone a joyful celebration of the Holi festival. In Hindi, the word tyohaar means festival and Mubarak is a word used for congratulations or greetings.
Did you know?
- The greeting होली की शुभकामनाएँ is shared during a time when traditional social hierarchies are temporarily ignored, allowing people of all castes and ages to play together.
- While होली की शुभकामनाएँ is perfect for cards, in person you might just shout Holi Hai! which translates to 'It is Holi!', signaling that the celebration has officially begun.
- In many parts of North India, rather than a verbal greeting, people celebrate the 'Happy Holi' sentiment by physically applying colored powder, or गुलाल (gulal), to the cheeks of others.
Examples in context
- आपको होली की शुभकामनाएँ।aapko holi ki shubhkamnayein.Happy Holi to you.
- सभी को होली की शुभकामनाएँ।sabhi ko holi ki shubhkamnayein.Happy Holi to everyone.
- होली की शुभकामनाएँ, मेरे दोस्त!holi ki shubhkamnayein, mere dost!Happy Holi, my friend!
Example conversation
Two friends meet and greet each other with colors.
- आदित्य Adityaप्रिया, आपको होली की शुभकामनाएँ!Priya, aapko holi ki shubhkaamnaayein!Priya, Happy Holi to you!
- प्रिया Priyaशुक्रिया आदित्य! आपको भी शुभकामनाएँ।Shukriya Aditya! Aapko bhi shubhkaamnaayein.Thank you Aditya! Happy Holi to you too.
- आदित्य Adityaक्या आप तैयार हैं?Kya aap taiyaar hain?Are you ready?
- प्रिया Priyaहाँ, चलिए रंग खेलते हैं!Haan, chaliye rang khelte hain!Yes, let's play with colors!
