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How to reply to “Good luck” in English
A good-luck wish offers encouragement before an event. Acknowledge it and, if you want, offer a later update.
Good luck ka jawab thanks se dein. Saamne waale ko bhi koi kaam ho to unhe bhi wish karein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Thank you. I'll do my best.
धन्यवाद। मैं पूरी कोशिश करूँगा / करूँगी।
dhanyavaad. main poori koshish karoonga / karoongi.
Accept the encouragement and state your intention.
Reply 2
Thanks, I need it.
धन्यवाद, इसकी ज़रूरत है।
dhanyavaad, iski zaroorat hai.
A light informal acknowledgment.
Reply 3
I'll let you know how it goes.
कैसा रहा, आपको बता दूँगा / दूँगी।
kaisa raha, aapko bata doonga / doongi.
Offer to share the outcome later.
Reply 4
Thanks for the encouragement.
हौसला बढ़ाने के लिए धन्यवाद।
hausla badhaane ke liye dhanyavaad.
Thank the person for their support.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Accept the encouragement and state your intention. Offer to share the outcome later.
See it in a short conversation
Before an important event
Partner
Good luck!
Show Hindi meaning
शुभकामनाएँ!
shubhkaamnaen!
You
Thank you. I'll do my best.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद। मैं पूरी कोशिश करूँगा / करूँगी।
dhanyavaad. main poori koshish karoonga / karoongi.
Before an exam
Partner
Good luck with your exam!
Show Hindi meaning
आपकी परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!
aapki pareeksha ke liye shubhkaamnaen!
You
Thanks, I need it.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, इसकी ज़रूरत है।
dhanyavaad, iski zaroorat hai.
Your turn
Offer to tell the person how the event goes.
Reveal sample reply
I'll let you know how it goes.
कैसा रहा, आपको बता दूँगा / दूँगी।
kaisa raha, aapko bata doonga / doongi.
