শুভ যাত্রা
Shubho jatra
শুভ যাত্রা (Shubho jatra) is the Bengali way to say "have a safe journey".
শুভ যাত্রা is a phrase used to wish someone a safe and pleasant trip when they are departing, similar to "Bon voyage".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of শুভ (shubho) meaning "auspicious" or "good" and যাত্রা (jatra) meaning "journey".
How do you pronounce it?
Shubho jatra
Did you know?
- The word যাত্রা (jatra) is also the root for a traditional form of folk theatre in Bengal, which is often performed in open spaces during festivals.
- The word শুভ is a learned borrowing from the Sanskrit word śubha, which originally meant 'bright'.
- In many Bengali households, instead of just wishing a safe journey, people might offer a religious blessing or a specific prayer for protection.
Examples in context
- আপনার শুভ যাত্রা কামনা করি।Apnar shubho jatra kamona kori.I wish you a safe journey.
- শুভ যাত্রা, সাবধানে যেও।Shubho jatra, shabdhaney jeo.Have a safe journey, go carefully.
- সবাই আপনাকে শুভ যাত্রা জানাল।Shobai apnake shubho jatra janalo.Everyone wished you a safe journey.
Example conversation
Tania is leaving for the airport and Sourav is seeing her off.
- সৌরভ Souravগাড়ি চলে এসেছে, এখন বেরোও।Gari chole esheche, ekhon beroo.The car has arrived, go out now.
- তানিয়া Taniaহ্যাঁ, আমি আসছি।Hyan, ami aschhi.Yes, I am coming.
- সৌরভ Souravশুভ যাত্রা, তানিয়া!Shubho jatra, Tania!Have a safe journey, Tania!
- তানিয়া Taniaধন্যবাদ, সৌরভ!Dhonyobad, Sourav!Thank you, Sourav!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries যাত্রা, শুভ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
