کرسمس مبارک
krismas mubārakstandard, Pakistan
In Pakistan people wish a happy Christmas with کرسمس مبارک (krismas mubārak). Some also say میری کرسمس (merī krismas), copying the English.
Meaning: Christmas greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Pakistan | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| کرسمس مبارک | krismas mubārak | standard, Pakistan |
| میری کرسمس | merī krismas | casual, English style |
مبارک (mubārak) means "blessed" or "congratulations" and is used for all festivals, as in عید مبارک (ʿīd mubārak). Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas on 25 December.
When do people say it?
Pakistani Christians go to church services and share food and sweets. The date 25 December is also the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, so it is a public holiday.
Did you know?
- 25 December is a public holiday in Pakistan, both for Christmas and for the birthday of the country's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Examples in context
- آپ سب کو کرسمس مبارکāp sab ko krismas mubārakMerry Christmas to all of you
- کرسمس مبارک ہو!krismas mubārak ho!Have a blessed Christmas!
Example conversation
On 25 December, Salma wishes her Christian neighbor Mary at the door in Lahore.
- Salmaمیری، کرسمس مبارک!merī, krismas mubārak!Mary, Merry Christmas!
- Maryشکریہ سلمیٰ، اندر آئیں۔shukriya salmā, andar āʾeñ.Thank you Salma, please come in.
- Salmaیہ آپ کے لیے مٹھائی ہے۔yeh āp ke liye miṭhāʾī hai.This sweet is for you.
