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Shubhkaamnaayen in English: Good luck! (शुभकामनाएँ)
Good luck!
Hindi (Devanagari)
शुभकामनाएँ
Hindi (English letters)
shubhkaamnaayen
शुभकामनाएँ (shubhkaamnaayen) can be expressed as “Good luck!” in English. For example: “Good luck for the exam!”
“shubhkaamnaayen” kehna ho, to English mein “Good luck!” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Before exam
Good luck for the exam!
परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!
pariksha ke liye shubhkaamnaayen!
How to pronounce “Good luck!”
Say it in English
good luhk
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Good luck!: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Good luck! | शुभकामनाएँ shubhkaamnaayen The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Good luck for the exam! | परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ! pariksha ke liye shubhkaamnaayen! Before exam | Before exam |
| Good luck to you for the interview. | आपको इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ। aapko interview ke liye shubhkaamnaayen. Interview | Interview |
Use “Good luck!” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “Good luck!” in English sentences
1. Before exam
Good luck for the exam!
परीक्षा के लिए शुभकामनाएँ!
pariksha ke liye shubhkaamnaayen!
2. Interview
Good luck to you for the interview.
आपको इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।
aapko interview ke liye shubhkaamnaayen.
3. Match day
Send the team good luck.
टीम को शुभकामनाएँ भेजो।
team ko shubhkaamnaayen bhejo.
Common mistakes with “Good luck!”
Instead of
Thanks — I need yours good luck wishes.
Say this
Thanks — I need your good luck wishes.
Use your before the noun here. Yours stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Instead of
Thanks — Me need your good luck wishes.
Say this
Thanks — I need your good luck wishes.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Wishing a friend before a big interview
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Interview tomorrow — good luck!
Show Hindi meaning
कल इंटरव्यू है — शुभकामनाएँ!
kal interview hai — shubhkaamnaayen!
You
Thanks — I need your good luck wishes.
Show Hindi meaning
धन्यवाद, आपकी शुभकामनाएँ चाहिए।
dhanyavaad, aapki shubhkaamnaayen chahiye.
Partner
Heartfelt good luck — stay calm.
Show Hindi meaning
हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ, शांत रहिए।
haardik shubhkaamnaayen, shaant rahiye.
You
Yes — I'll remember the good luck wishes.
Show Hindi meaning
जी, शुभकामनाएँ याद रहेंगी।
ji, shubhkaamnaayen yaad rahengi.
Your turn: use “Good luck!”
Say this in English: आपको इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ। (aapko interview ke liye shubhkaamnaayen.)
Reveal sample answer
Good luck to you for the interview.
आपको इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ।
aapko interview ke liye shubhkaamnaayen.
Compare your word order with “Good luck to you for the interview.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Good luck!” in English
Shubhkaamnaayen ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शुभकामनाएँ (shubhkaamnaayen) can be expressed as “Good luck!” in English. For example: “Good luck for the exam!”
What does “Good luck!” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Good luck!” means शुभकामनाएँ (shubhkaamnaayen). The sentence “Good luck for the exam!” shows it in context.
How do I use “Good luck!” in a sentence?
Good luck to you for the interview. Hindi meaning: आपको इंटरव्यू के लिए शुभकामनाएँ। (aapko interview ke liye shubhkaamnaayen.). Use “Good luck!” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “Good luck!”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
