आपका दिन शुभ हो
aapka din shubh ho/ɑːp.kɑː d̪ɪn ʃʊbʱ ɦoː/word by word
To say "have a good day" in Hindi, use आपका दिन शुभ हो (aapka din shubh ho).
आपका दिन शुभ हो is a polite phrase used to wish someone a pleasant day when saying goodbye, much like the English expression "have a nice day".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Your day auspicious be".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Uttar Pradesh, the phrase दिन सुखद रहे is used to mean "May your day be happy".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use तुम्हारा दिन शुभ हो to speak to someone you know well or someone younger. The most informal version is तेरा दिन शुभ हो, which is used only with very close friends or in highly casual settings.
How do you pronounce it?
aapka din shubh ho (IPA: /ɑːp.kɑː d̪ɪn ʃʊbʱ ɦoː/)
Did you know?
- In traditional Indian culture, auspiciousness is so central that specific 'shubh' times are calculated using an astrological calendar called a 'panchang' before starting a new venture.
- The word दिन meaning 'day' is a distant relative of the Russian word день ('denʹ). Both descend from the same ancient root meaning 'to shine'.
- While आपका दिन शुभ हो is a direct translation of 'have a good day', many Hindi speakers traditionally use नमस्ते ('namaste') for both arriving and departing.
Examples in context
- आपका दिन मंगलमय हो। बहुत सारी ख़ुशियाँ और सौभाग्य मिले।May your day be auspicious. May you find lots of happiness and good fortune.
- नमस्ते, आपका दिन शुभ हो!namaste, aapka din shubh ho!Hello, have a good day!
- जाते समय, आपका दिन शुभ हो।jaate samay, aapka din shubh ho.As you leave, have a good day.
Example conversation
Rahul is leaving the office and says goodbye to Priya.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, मैं अब जा रहा हूँ।Priya, main ab ja raha hoon.Priya, I am leaving now.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है राहुल, आपका दिन शुभ हो।theek hai Rahul, aapka din shubh ho.Okay Rahul, have a good day.
- राहुल Rahulधन्यवाद, आपको भी!dhanyavaad, aapko bhi!Thank you, to you too!
- प्रिया Priyaफिर मिलते हैं।phir milte hain.See you later.
