स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई
svatantratā divas rī badhāī
To say "happy independence day" in Rajasthani, use स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई (svatantratā divas rī badhāī).
This phrase is used to offer congratulations or well-wishes specifically on the occasion of Independence Day.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of svatantratā (independence), divas (day), rī (of/possessive marker) and badhāī (congratulations/greetings).
How do you pronounce it?
svatantratā divas rī badhāī
Did you know?
- In some Rajasthani communities, festive greetings like badhāī are accompanied by the offering of sweets, especially 'ghevar', which is a honeycomb-shaped dessert typical of the region.
- The term badhāī is so central to Rajasthani culture that there are specific 'badhāī' songs performed by folk musicians during celebrations.
- While svatantratā is used for 'independence' in this phrase, the concept of freedom in Rajasthan is often linked to the historical memory of Rajput warriors fighting for local autonomy.
Examples in context
- थाने स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई।thane svatantrata divas ri badhai.Happy independence day to you.
- सबने स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई।sabne svatantrata divas ri badhai.Happy independence day to everyone.
- थाने और थारे परिवार ने स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई।thane aur thare parivaar ne svatantrata divas ri badhai.Happy independence day to you and your family.
Example conversation
Mahendra and Seema meet during a flag hoisting ceremony.
- सीमा Seemaमहेंद्र भाई, स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई।Mahendra bhai, svatantrata divas ri badhai.Mahendra brother, happy independence day.
- महेंद्र Mahendraसीमा, थाने भी स्वतंत्रता दिवस री बधाई।Seema, thane bhi svatantrata divas ri badhai.Seema, happy independence day to you too.
- सीमा Seemaआज रो दिन घणो फूटरो है।Aaj ro din ghano phoatru hai.Today is a very beautiful day.
- महेंद्र Mahendraहाँ, मने भी घणो फूटरो लाग रह्यो है।Haan, mane bhi ghano phoatru laag rahyo hai.Yes, I also find it very beautiful.
