chúc mừng ngày quốc khánh
The English phrase "happy independence day" is expressed in Vietnamese as chúc mừng ngày quốc khánh.
This phrase is used as a formal greeting or a celebratory statement during Vietnam's National Day on September 2nd.
Meaning: good wishes at a country's independence day (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chúc mừng (to congratulate/celebrate), ngày (day) and quốc khánh (national foundation day/independence day).
Which one should you use?
You can use Mừng ngày Quốc khánh! to be more punchy and celebratory, similar to saying "Celebrate Independence Day!" instead of "Happy Independence Day!"
How does it change in a sentence?
In written form, Quốc khánh is often capitalized as it refers to a specific national holiday.
Did you know?
- The term quốc khánh uses the word khánh, which is a Sino-Vietnamese character that can refer to a specific type of percussion instrument used in rituals.
- In Vietnam, National Day on September 2nd is often celebrated with large-scale parades and the flying of the red flag with a yellow star in almost every household.
- While the phrase is used for Independence Day, the term quốc khánh literally translates to 'national foundation day'.
Examples in context
- Chúc mừng ngày quốc khánh!Happy independence day!
Example conversation
A man and a woman meet during the holiday.
- HùngChào Chi, chúc mừng ngày quốc khánh nhé!Hello Chi, happy independence day!
- ChiCảm ơn anh Hùng, chúc anh một ngày lễ vui vẻ.Thank you Hung, I wish you a happy holiday.
- HùngCảm ơn em, em có đi chơi không?Thank you, are you going out?
- ChiCó, em sẽ đi cùng gia đình.Yes, I am going with my family.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chúc, khánh, mừng, ngày, CC BY-SA 4.0.
