Signification
Wishing someone success or luck.
Contexte culturel
In the 'Dhandho' (business) culture, 'Shubhkamnao' is often sent with a box of sweets (Mithai) when a new shop opens. It's considered bad luck to visit a new business without offering these wishes. During 'Bestu Varas' (Gujarati New Year), people visit every house in their neighborhood to exchange 'Shubhkamnao'. It is a day of resetting relationships and starting fresh with positive intent. In India, board exams are a massive family event. Sending 'Shubhkamnao' to a student is seen as a way to reduce their 'tension' and provide communal support. When you cannot attend a wedding, it is customary to send a telegram or a digital card with 'Shubhkamnao' to ensure your presence is felt through your good intentions.
The 'Khub Khub' Rule
If you want to sound extra sincere, always double the word 'Khub' (much). 'Khub Khub Shubhkamnao' sounds much more native than just 'Khub Shubhkamnao'.
Hand Gestures
When saying this formally, a slight nod or a 'Namaste' gesture (joining hands) adds a lot of respect to the phrase.
Signification
Wishing someone success or luck.
The 'Khub Khub' Rule
If you want to sound extra sincere, always double the word 'Khub' (much). 'Khub Khub Shubhkamnao' sounds much more native than just 'Khub Shubhkamnao'.
Hand Gestures
When saying this formally, a slight nod or a 'Namaste' gesture (joining hands) adds a lot of respect to the phrase.
Avoid for Condolences
Using this at a funeral is a major social faux pas. Remember: Shubh = Happy/Auspicious.
Social Media
On WhatsApp, it's very common to use the abbreviation 'Shubhkamnao' with a flower 💐 or folded hands 🙏 emoji.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct connecting particle and the phrase.
દિવાળી ___ ____________!
Diwali is feminine, so we use 'ni', and 'Shubhkamnao' is the correct phrase for a festival.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
Your friend just passed their driving test.
Since the test is already passed (a past achievement), 'Abhinandan' (Congratulations) is correct, not 'Shubhkamnao'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: કાલે મારો ઇન્ટરવ્યુ છે. B: ___________.
Wishing someone luck for an upcoming interview is the most natural response.
Which of these is the most formal way to send wishes?
Choose the formal version:
Using the full sentence with the verb 'pathavvu' (to convey) is the most formal register.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Shubhkamnao vs Abhinandan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesદિવાળી ___ ____________!
Diwali is feminine, so we use 'ni', and 'Shubhkamnao' is the correct phrase for a festival.
Your friend just passed their driving test.
Since the test is already passed (a past achievement), 'Abhinandan' (Congratulations) is correct, not 'Shubhkamnao'.
A: કાલે મારો ઇન્ટરવ્યુ છે. B: ___________.
Wishing someone luck for an upcoming interview is the most natural response.
Choose the formal version:
Using the full sentence with the verb 'pathavvu' (to convey) is the most formal register.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common for weddings. You can say 'Lagnani Shubhkamnao'.
Always use 'Shubhkamnao' (plural). It sounds more polite and natural in Gujarati.
'Shubhkamnao' is the native Gujarati equivalent. While many people understand 'All the best', using the Gujarati phrase shows more respect for the culture.
Absolutely. It is a very respectful and appropriate phrase for a professional setting.
The best reply is 'Aabhar' (Thank you) or 'Khub khub aabhar'.
Yes, 'Janmadivasni Shubhkamnao' is the standard way to say Happy Birthday.
While it has Sanskrit roots, it is used by people of all religions in Gujarat as a secular greeting of goodwill.
Yes, you can wish the parents 'Shubhkamnao' for the baby's future.
Neither is 'better'. 'Shubhkamnao' feels slightly more formal/grand, while 'Shubhechha' is very common in written Gujarati.
It's better to say 'Tame jaldi sara thai jao' (Get well soon), but you can add 'Mari shubhkamnao tamari sathe che' (My best wishes are with you).
Expressions liées
શુભેચ્છા
synonymGoodwill / Best wishes
અભિનંદન
contrastCongratulations
આશીર્વાદ
similarBlessings
સાલ મુબારક
specialized formHappy New Year
ભાગ્યશાળી રહો
similarBe lucky
