آپ کو بھی
aap ko bhi
The English phrase "same to you" is translated into Urdu as آپ کو بھی (aap ko bhi).
This phrase is used as a direct response to well-wishes like 'Happy Eid', 'Good morning' or 'Have a nice day'.
Meaning: I wish to you what you have just wished to me (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 'aap' (you), 'ko' (to) and 'bhi' (also/too).
How do you pronounce it?
aap ko bhi
Did you know?
- The word کو traces its history back to a word meaning 'armpit' in Sanskrit. This was because the word originally described a position 'at the side', eventually shifting to mean 'to' or 'towards'.
- While آپ کو بھی is used for general wishes, it is rarely used to respond to a formal apology, where a specific phrase for forgiveness is required instead.
- While آپ کو بھی is a correct response, using it in a very formal setting might seem too brief, as high-status social interactions often require much longer, elaborate prayers or blessings.
Examples in context
- آپ کو بھی!aap ko bhi!Same to you!
- آپ کو بھی سالگرہ مبارک ہو۔aap ko bhi saalgirah mubarak ho.Happy birthday to you too.
Example conversation
Ali wishes Aisha a wonderful weekend.
- عائشہ Ayeshaعلی، آپ کا ویک اینڈ اچھا گزرے۔Ali, aap ka weekend achha guzre.Ali, have a good weekend.
- علی Aliشکریہ، آپ کو بھی!shukriya, aap ko bhi!Thank you, same to you!
- عائشہ Ayeshaبہت شکریہ۔bohat shukriya.Thank you very much.
- علی Aliخدا حافظ۔khuda hafiz.Goodbye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries آپ, بھی, کو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
