آپ کا دن اچھا گزرے
aap ka din achha guzrestandard
To wish someone a good day in Pakistan, say آپ کا دن اچھا گزرے (aap ka din achha guzre), "may your day pass well". A short and warm alternative is خوش رہیں (khush rahen), "stay happy". It is also called اللہ حافظ، دن اچھا گزرے (Allah hafiz, din achha guzre).
Meaning: friendly wish at parting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Pakistan | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| آپ کا دن اچھا گزرے | aap ka din achha guzre | standard |
| خوش رہیں | khush rahen | warm |
| اللہ حافظ، دن اچھا گزرے | Allah hafiz, din achha guzre | farewell |
The phrase is used when saying goodbye in the morning, for example to a colleague or a child leaving for school. With a friend, say تمہارا دن اچھا گزرے (tumhara din achha guzre).
Which one should you use?
Pakistanis usually pair it with اللہ حافظ (Allah hafiz). On its own the English-style wish can feel a little formal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Many Pakistanis also say the English ہیو اے گڈ ڈے (have a good day) in offices and shops.
Did you know?
- Children in Pakistan are often sent off with a short prayer or a blessing, which fits the habit of adding اللہ حافظ (Allah hafiz).
Examples in context
- آپ کا دن اچھا گزرے۔aap ka din achha guzre.Have a good day.
- اللہ حافظ، خوش رہیں۔Allah hafiz, khush rahen.Goodbye, stay happy.
- تمہارا دن اچھا گزرے، بیٹا۔tumhara din achha guzre, beta.Have a good day, dear.
Example conversation
In the morning, Rehan leaves his house for school in Peshawar and says goodbye to his mother.
- Rehanامی، اللہ حافظ۔ammi, Allah hafiz.Mum, goodbye.
- Ammiاللہ حافظ، تمہارا دن اچھا گزرے۔Allah hafiz, tumhara din achha guzre.Goodbye, have a good day.
- Rehanشکریہ امی، میں شام کو آؤں گا۔shukriya ammi, main shaam ko aaunga.Thanks Mum, I will be back in the evening.
