Meaning
To convey good wishes or blessings to someone for their success or happiness.
Cultural Background
It is common to touch the feet of elders after receiving their 'शुभकामनाएँ' (blessings). In modern offices, 'शुभकामनाएँ' is often written in emails to maintain a professional yet warm tone. During Diwali, people exchange sweets along with 'शुभकामनाएँ'.
Plurality
Always use 'शुभकामनाएँ' (plural) even if you are giving one wish.
Context is Key
If in doubt, 'शुभकामनाएँ' is safer than 'बधाई' because it's broader.
Meaning
To convey good wishes or blessings to someone for their success or happiness.
Plurality
Always use 'शुभकामनाएँ' (plural) even if you are giving one wish.
Context is Key
If in doubt, 'शुभकामनाएँ' is safer than 'बधाई' because it's broader.
Test Yourself
Which is correct for a past success?
उसने परीक्षा पास की। आप क्या कहेंगे?
For past success, use 'बधाई' (congratulations).
Fill in the blank.
नई नौकरी के लिए ______ देना अच्छा है।
You give good wishes for a new job.
Match the situation to the expression.
Match: 1. Exam, 2. Wedding
Exams are future-oriented; weddings are often celebrated as achievements.
Complete the dialogue.
A: कल मेरा इंटरव्यू है। B: ______!
Wishing luck for a future event.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesउसने परीक्षा पास की। आप क्या कहेंगे?
For past success, use 'बधाई' (congratulations).
नई नौकरी के लिए ______ देना अच्छा है।
You give good wishes for a new job.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Exams are future-oriented; weddings are often celebrated as achievements.
A: कल मेरा इंटरव्यू है। B: ______!
Wishing luck for a future event.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is very common to say 'जन्मदिन की शुभकामनाएँ'.
It is neutral-formal. It works in almost all settings.
Hindi often uses plural forms for abstract concepts to show respect.
It is grammatically possible but less common than the plural form.
No, it is secular, though 'Shubh' has roots in Sanskrit.
Say 'धन्यवाद' (Thank you) or 'आपको भी' (To you too).
Related Phrases
बधाई देना
contrastTo congratulate
आशीर्वाद देना
similarTo give blessings
शुभ दिन
builds onGood day
