आपका दिन शुभ हो
aapka din shubh ho/ɑːp.kɑː d̪ɪn ʃʊbʱ ɦoː/word by word
To say "have a great day" in Hindi, use आपका दिन शुभ हो (aapka din shubh ho).
आपका दिन शुभ हो is a polite expression used as a parting wish to wish someone a pleasant day as they are leaving or as a conversation is ending.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aapka (your), din (day), shubh (auspicious/good) and ho (be).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
आपका दिन शुभ हो is the formal and polite way to address strangers, elders or superiors. You may also use the more formal version धन्यवाद, आपका दिन मंगलमय हो। to say "Thank you, may your day be auspicious."
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase informal for use with friends or younger people, replace the polite aapka with tumhara to say तुम्हारा दिन शुभ हो. You can also use the shorter version सुखद दिन हो। to mean "Have a pleasant day."
How do you pronounce it?
aapka din shubh ho. /ɑːp.kɑː d̪ɪn ʃʊbʱ ɦoː/
Did you know?
- If you use the version with मंगलमय (mangalmay), you are using a word that is deeply tied to the concept of 'Mangal', a planet and a deity associated with luck and prosperity.
- The word दिन (din) shares a common ancestor with the English word 'day', both stemming from a root meaning 'to shine'.
- Hindi speakers often use नमस्ते (Namaste) as both a greeting and a farewell, making specific phrases like आपका दिन शुभ हो more common in formal or Westernized professional settings.
Examples in context
- जाते समय, आपका दिन शुभ हो।jaate samay, aapka din shubh ho.As you leave, have a great day.
- नमस्ते, आपका दिन शुभ हो!namaste, aapka din shubh ho!Hello, have a great day!
Example conversation
Vikas and Priya are finishing a meeting at a cafe.
- विकास Vikasप्रिया, आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा।priya, aapse milkar achha laga.Priya, it was nice meeting you.
- प्रिया Priyaमुझे भी, विकास।mujhe bhi, vikas.Me too, Vikas.
- विकास Vikasआपका दिन शुभ हो।aapka din shubh ho.Have a great day.
- प्रिया Priyaधन्यवाद, आपको भी!dhanyavaad, aapko bhi!Thank you, you too!
