भगवान का शुक्र है
bhagwan ka shukr haieveryday
The common Hindi phrase is भगवान का शुक्र है (bhagwan ka shukr hai), literally "thanks to God". Speakers often shorten it to शुक्र है (shukr hai). It is also called ऊपरवाले का शुक्र है (uparwale ka shukr hai).
Meaning: expression of relief (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| भगवान का शुक्र है | bhagwan ka shukr hai | everyday |
| ऊपरवाले का शुक्र है | uparwale ka shukr hai | colloquial |
| शुक्र है | shukr hai | short, casual |
It expresses relief after bad news turns out better, such as safe arrival or a recovery.
Which one should you use?
ऊपरवाले का शुक्र है (uparwale ka shukr hai) means "thanks to the One above" and is used by people of different faiths.
Did you know?
- शुक्र (shukr) comes from Arabic, the same root as the word for thanks in Arabic.
Examples in context
- भगवान का शुक्र है, तुम ठीक हो।bhagwan ka shukr hai, tum theek ho.Thank God you are fine.
- शुक्र है, बारिश रुक गई।shukr hai, baarish ruk gayi.Thank God, the rain has stopped.
Example conversation
Sunita calls her son Arjun after his flight lands.
- Sunitaतुम पहुँच गए?tum pahunch gaye?Did you arrive?
- Arjunहाँ माँ, सब ठीक है।haan maa, sab theek hai.Yes mom, all is fine.
- Sunitaभगवान का शुक्र है।bhagwan ka shukr hai.Thank God.
