ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ
susvāgata
The English word "welcome" is translated into Kannada as ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ (susvāgata).
ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ is a greeting used upon someone's arrival. While it can be used as a greeting, it is most commonly seen on signage, banners or at the beginning of formal events to welcome an audience.
Meaning: greeting given upon someone's arrival (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix su- meaning good and svāgata meaning arrival or reception, literally meaning a good reception.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ is primarily used in formal settings, such as written invitations, official speeches or formal ceremonies. The term ಸ್ವಾಗತ is also commonly used to convey the idea of "welcome" in formal situations.
How do you pronounce it?
susvāgata
Did you know?
- Because ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ is so formal, using it to welcome a single close friend might actually sound sarcastic or jokingly overly dramatic in a casual setting.
- In rural Karnataka, a welcome is often signaled by the drawing of a ರಂಗೋಲಿ or 'rangoli' pattern on the floor at the entrance of the house.
- While ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ is used for formal arrivals, in a typical home, people often skip the formal word and simply use the phrase ಬನ್ನಿ (banni), which is the respectful form of 'come'.
Examples in context
- ಕಾರ್ಯಾಲಯಕ್ಕೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ.Karyalayakke nimma suswagata.A warm welcome to the office.
Example conversation
Rahul arrives at Anvita's house for a visit.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaರಾಹುಲ್, ನಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಗೆ ಸುಸ್ವಾಗತ.Rahul, namma manege suswagata.Rahul, welcome to our home.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಅನ್ವಿತಾ.Dhanyavadagalu, Anvita.Thank you, Anvita.
- ಅನ್ವಿತಾ Anvithaಒಳಗೆ ಬನ್ನಿ, ಕುಳಿತುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.Olage banni, kulitukolli.Please come in and sit down.
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಖಂಡಿತ, ತುಂಬಾ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.Khandita, tumba dhanyavadagalu.Certainly, thank you very much.
