जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद
janmadin ki shubhakamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad
The phrase for "thanks for birthday wishes" in Hindi is जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद (janmadin ki shubhakamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad).
This phrase is used to express gratitude to people who have congratulated someone on their birthday.
What does it mean word for word?
जन्मदिन (janmadin) is a compound word meaning "birthday", consisting of janm (birth) and din (day). शुभकामनाओं (shubhakamnaon) is the plural form of shubhakamna, meaning "good wishes". The postposition के लिए (ke liye) translates to "for" in this context. Finally, धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) means "thank you".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) is a formal and polite way to say "thank you". In informal Hindi conversations, it is common to use the English phrase "thank you" while communicating informally.
How do you pronounce it?
janmadin ki shubhakamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad
Did you know?
- In many Indian cultures, the person celebrating the birthday is often the one who treats others to a meal or sweets as a way of sharing the joy.
- In traditional settings, younger people may express gratitude to elders by touching their feet, a gesture that accompanies a verbal thank you.
- Depending on the region in India, some people may use the phrase शुक्रिया (shukriya) instead of धन्यवाद (dhanyavaad) to say 'thank you'.
Examples in context
- जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।janmadin kī śubhkāmnāon ke lie dhan'yavād.Thanks for the birthday wishes.
- सभी को जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।sabhī ko janmadin kī śubhkāmnāon ke lie dhan'yavād.Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes.
- प्यार और जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद।pyār aur janmadin kī śubhkāmnāon ke lie dhan'yavād.Thanks for the love and birthday wishes.
Example conversation
Anjali congratulates Vikas on his birthday over the phone.
- विकास Vikasनमस्ते अंजलि, कैसे हो?Namaste Anjali, kaise ho?Hello Anjali, how are you?
- अंजलि Anjaliमैं ठीक हूँ। जन्मदिन मुबारक हो, विकास!Main theek hoon. Janmadin mubaarak ho, Vikas!I am fine. Happy birthday, Vikas!
- विकास Vikasजन्मदिन की शुभकामनाओं के लिए धन्यवाद!Janmadin ki shubhkaamnaon ke liye dhanyavaad!Thanks for the birthday wishes!
- अंजलि Anjaliआपका दिन बहुत अच्छा रहे।Aapka din bahut achha rahe.Have a great day.
