Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases
ਵਧਾਈਆਂ
vadhaian
Congratulations
Beginnernoun
Definition
Joyful congratulations — lakh lakh vadhaian, a hundred thousand of them!
Example
ਨਵੀਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!
Heartiest congratulations on the new job!
Etymology
'ਵਧਾਈਆਂ' (vadhaian) translates to 'congratulations' and comes from the root 'ਵਧਾਈ' (vadhai) meaning 'to increase or enhance'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally and formally in celebrations or commendations, 'vadhaian' is a common expression among Punjabi speakers during festivities.