शुभदिनम्
śubhadinam
The phrase "have a nice day" is translated into Sanskrit as शुभदिनम् (śubhadinam).
शुभदिनम् is used as a way to say goodbye, wishing someone a good day.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective śubha meaning "good" or "auspicious" and the noun dinam meaning "day".
How do you pronounce it?
śubhadinam
Did you know?
- While शुभदिनम् translates to 'good day', classical Sanskrit rarely had a dedicated word for 'goodbye'. Instead, speakers used phrases that wished for a safe journey or a prosperous future.
- The concept of 'auspiciousness' in Sanskrit is often linked to the alignment of time and stars, making a 'good day' a matter of cosmic timing.
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye after a walk.
- मीरा Miraविवान, अहं गच्छामि।Vivāna, ahaṃ gacchāmi.Vivan, I am leaving.
- विवान Vivaanअस्तु, शुभदिनम्!Astu, śubhadinam!Alright, have a nice day!
- मीरा Miraधन्यवादः, तव अपि शुभदिनम्।Dhanyavādaḥ, tava api śubhadinam.Thank you, you have a nice day too.
- विवान Vivaanपुनर्मिलामः!Punarmilāmaḥ!See you again!
