শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস
shubho shadhinota dibosh
শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস (shubho shadhinota dibosh) is the Bengali way to say "happy independence day".
This phrase is used to congratulate or wish someone well on the anniversary of a nation's independence, such as Bangladesh's Independence Day on March 26th.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of shubho (happy/auspicious), shadhinota (independence) and dibosh (day).
How do you pronounce it?
shubho shadhinota dibosh
Did you know?
- The word স্বাধীনতা comes from the root স্ব meaning 'self' and অধীন meaning 'dependent', essentially describing independence as the state of being dependent only on oneself.
- Bengali has different words for 'day', and দিবস is used for formal occasions or anniversaries, while দিন is used for a standard 24 hour period.
- The word শুভ is not just used for 'happy' but specifically carries a sense of being 'auspicious' or 'bright', reflecting a traditional desire for a prosperous future.
Examples in context
- সবাইকে শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস!Shobai-ke shubho swadhinata dibosh!Happy independence day to everyone!
- শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস, বন্ধু।Shubho swadhinata dibosh, bondhu.Happy independence day, friend.
Example conversation
Tania and Sourav meet on the morning of Independence Day.
- তানিয়া Taniaসৌরভ, শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস!Sourabh, śubhō swādhīnatā dibas!Sourav, happy Independence Day!
- সৌরভ Souravতোমাকেও শুভ স্বাধীনতা দিবস, তানিয়া!Tomākēō śubhō swādhīnatā dibas, Tania!Happy Independence Day to you too, Tania!
- তানিয়া Taniaআজকের দিনটা খুব বিশেষ।Ājkēr dintā khub biśēṣ.Today is a very special day.
- সৌরভ Souravহ্যাঁ, আমি খুব উৎসাহিত।Hẏā̃, āmi khub utsāhita.Yes, I am very excited.