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प्रवास सुखाचा होवो

परवस सखच हव

Have a safe journey

Wishing someone well for travel.

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문화적 배경

It is common to give 'Dahi-Sakar' (curd and sugar) to someone before they leave for a journey while saying this phrase. The phrase is often heard in automated announcements at major stations like CSMT Mumbai or Pune Junction. The 'Lal Pari' (Red Fairy) buses of Maharashtra almost always have this phrase painted on the rear bumper. During the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur, this phrase takes on a spiritual significance as millions walk together.

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Use with 'Tumcha'

Adding 'Tumcha' (formal) or 'Tujha' (informal) at the beginning makes the phrase sound more personal and complete.

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Don't say it to arrivals

It sounds very strange to wish someone a happy journey after they have already arrived.

Wishing someone well for travel.

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Use with 'Tumcha'

Adding 'Tumcha' (formal) or 'Tujha' (informal) at the beginning makes the phrase sound more personal and complete.

⚠️

Don't say it to arrivals

It sounds very strange to wish someone a happy journey after they have already arrived.

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The 'Hovo' ending

The 'o' ending in 'hovo' is a traditional way of giving a blessing. It sounds warmer than the modern 'ho'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the blessing.

प्रवास _______ होवो.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: सुखाचा

'Pravas' is masculine singular, so the adjective must be 'Sukhacha'.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

Your friend is leaving for a trek in the Himalayas.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: प्रवास सुखाचा होवो!

This is the appropriate wish for someone starting a journey.

Which of these is the most formal way to wish a group of people a happy journey?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: आपला प्रवास सुखाचा होवो.

'Aapla' is the most formal and inclusive pronoun.

Complete the dialogue.

A: मी उद्या गावाला जातोय. B: ________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ठीक आहे, प्रवास सुखाचा होवो!

The most natural response to someone saying they are going to their village.

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Pravas sukhacha hovo'

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Travel Types

  • Bus Trip
  • Flight
  • Train Journey
  • Long Drive
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People

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Colleagues
  • Guests

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the blessing. Fill Blank A1

प्रवास _______ होवो.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: सुखाचा

'Pravas' is masculine singular, so the adjective must be 'Sukhacha'.

Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching A1

Your friend is leaving for a trek in the Himalayas.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: प्रवास सुखाचा होवो!

This is the appropriate wish for someone starting a journey.

Which of these is the most formal way to wish a group of people a happy journey? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: आपला प्रवास सुखाचा होवो.

'Aapla' is the most formal and inclusive pronoun.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: मी उद्या गावाला जातोय. B: ________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ठीक आहे, प्रवास सुखाचा होवो!

The most natural response to someone saying they are going to their village.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is widely understood, but saying 'प्रवास सुखाचा होवो' shows you respect the local language and culture.

Neither is 'better'. 'Shubh Pravas' is shorter and more formal, while 'Pravas sukhacha hovo' is more conversational and warm.

'Sukhacha' means happy/comfortable, while 'Surakshit' means safe. Usually, 'Sukhacha' is the standard social wish.

No, the phrase remains the same regardless of the gender of the traveler, as 'Sukhacha' agrees with the masculine noun 'Pravas'.

It's a bit too formal for a 5-minute ride. Use it for trips that feel like a 'journey'.

You can say 'धन्यवाद!' (Thank you!) or 'आभारी आहे' (I am grateful).

Yes, in blessings like 'कल्याण होवो' (May you be blessed/well).

Absolutely, it is universal across the state.

Yes, it's a very polite way to end an email to a colleague who is traveling.

It's understandable but sounds incomplete, like saying 'Happy journey' without the 'have a'.

관련 표현

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शुभ प्रवास

synonym

Auspicious journey

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जपून जा

similar

Go carefully

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लवकर ये

builds on

Come back soon

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प्रवास कसा झाला?

contrast

How was the journey?

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