Bengali · Greetings & Phrases
শুভকামনা
shubhokamona
Good luck; best wishes
Beginnernoun
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.