Bengali · Greetings & Phrases

শুভকামনা

shubhokamona

Good luck; best wishes

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Definition

A wish for success, literally auspicious wishes.

Example

কাল পরীক্ষা? শুভকামনা!

Exam tomorrow? Good luck!

Etymology

'শুভকামনা' (shubhokamona) combines 'শুভ' (shubho) meaning 'auspicious' and 'কামনা' (kamona) meaning 'wish', thus translating to 'good wishes'.

How & Where It’s Used

Often used in both spoken and written contexts to express good luck or wishes, commonly during festivities or significant life events.

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