ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ
haipī holī
The English phrase "happy holi" is translated into Punjabi as ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ (haipī holī).
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a joyful Holi festival.
How do you pronounce it?
haipī holī
Did you know?
- During Holi, social hierarchies are traditionally suspended, meaning ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ can be said with an informal tone even to elders or superiors.
- In Punjab, the Holi celebrations are often followed by Hola Mohala, a separate festival where Sikhs demonstrate martial arts and strength.
- While saying ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ, it is common to gently smear colorful powder on the other person's cheeks as a physical extension of the greeting.
Examples in context
- ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸਭ ਨੂੰ ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ।tuhanu sab nu happy holi.Happy Holi to you all.
- ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਅਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ।tuhanu ate tuhade parivar nu happy holi.Happy Holi to you and your family.
- ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ ਹੋਵੇ!sariyan nu happy holi mubarak hove!Wishing everyone a happy Holi!
Example conversation
Two friends meet during the festival.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਹਾਲ ਹੈ, ਪ੍ਰੀਤ? ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ!ki haal hai, preet? happy holi!How are you, Preet? Happy Holi!
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ, ਹਰਮਨ। ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਹੈਪੀ ਹੋਲੀ!main theek han, harman. tuhanu vi happy holi!I am fine, Harman. Happy Holi to you too!
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਦਿਨ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਰਹੇ।tuhada din bahut vadhia rahe.May you have a wonderful day.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਹਰਮਨ!dhannvad, harman!Thank you, Harman!
