یومِ آزادی مبارک
yaum-e-azadi mubarak
In Urdu, the phrase for happy independence day is یومِ آزادی مبارک (yaum-e-azadi mubarak).
This phrase is the standard way to wish someone a happy independence day in Pakistan.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yaum (day), azadi (independence/freedom) and mubarak (blessed/happy).
How do you pronounce it?
yaum-e-azadi mubarak
Did you know?
- The word yaum is an Arabic loanword, meaning the phrase yaum-e-azadi mubarak is actually a blend of Arabic, Persian and Urdu linguistic influences.
- The word آزادی is shared with Persian, and in both languages it conveys a sense of spiritual liberation as well as political freedom.
- To respond to یومِ آزادی مبارک, it is common to reply with آپ کو بھی مبارک, which means 'blessings to you too'.
Examples in context
- سب کو یومِ آزادی مبارک۔Sab ko yowm-e-azaadi mubarak.Happy independence day to everyone.
- یومِ آزادی مبارک، میرے دوست۔Yowm-e-azaadi mubarak, mere dost.Happy independence day, my friend.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Aisha are greeting each other on a national holiday.
- احمد Ahmedعائشہ، آپ کو یومِ آزادی مبارک۔Aisha, aap ko yowm-e-azaadi mubarak.Aisha, happy independence day to you.
- عائشہ Ayeshaشکریہ احمد، آپ کو بھی یومِ آزادی مبارک۔Shukriya Ahmed, aap ko bhi yowm-e-azaadi mubarak.Thank you Ahmed, happy independence day to you too.
- احمد Ahmedآج کا دن بہت خاص ہے۔Aaj ka din bohat khaas hai.Today is a very special day.
- عائشہ Ayeshaجی ہاں، بالکل۔Ji haan, bilkul.Yes, absolutely.
