शुभ यात्रा
shubh yatra/ʃʊbʱ jɑːt̪.ɾɑː/word by word
In Hindi, "have a safe trip" is translated as शुभ यात्रा (shubh yatra).
The phrase शुभ यात्रा is used when someone is departing on a journey, whether by land, air or water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'shubh' meaning auspicious or good and 'yatra' meaning journey.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter आपकी यात्रा मंगलमय हो, which is a more elaborate and highly formal way to say 'have a safe trip'. For formal wishes, सुरक्षित यात्रा करें। (Have a safe trip) or आपकी यात्रा सुरक्षित हो। (May your journey be safe) may also be used.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
शुभ यात्रा is formal and polite, making it suitable for elders, colleagues or formal settings. Other formal variations include सुरक्षित यात्रा करें।, आपकी यात्रा सुरक्षित हो। and the highly formal आपकी यात्रा मंगलमय हो.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is shubh yatra. The IPA is /ʃʊbʱ jɑːt̪.ɾɑː/.
Did you know?
- The formal word मंगलमय shares its root with the Hindi name for the planet Mars, मंगल.
- In India, a yatra is frequently viewed as a spiritual pilgrimage, giving the wish a deeper religious weight than a simple 'safe trip'.
- The word शुभ is frequently used in the phrase शुभ लाभ, which is often written on doorways and account books to attract both 'good' and 'profit'.
Examples in context
- सुरक्षित यात्रा करें, राहुल।Have a safe trip, Rahul.
- शुभ यात्रा, कल मिलते हैं!shubh yaatra, kal milte hain!Have a safe trip, see you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Amit is seeing Priya off at the airport.
- प्रिया Priyaमैं अब जा रही हूँ, अमित।Main ab ja rahi hoon, Amit.I am leaving now, Amit.
- अमित Amitठीक है प्रिया, शुभ यात्रा!Theek hai Priya, shubh yaatra!Okay Priya, have a safe trip!
- प्रिया Priyaधन्यवाद! मैं पहुँचकर फोन करूँगी।Dhanyavaad! Main pahunchkar phone karoongi.Thank you! I will call you after I arrive.
- अमित Amitहाँ, अपना ख्याल रखना।Haan, apna khayaal rakhna.Yes, take care of yourself.
