How to Say Good wishes / Congratulations in Nepali — शुभकामना | KidSchooler

Q: How do you say "Good wishes / Congratulations" in Nepali?

You say "शुभकामना" — romanized as "Shubhakāmnā" and pronounced "shoob-huh-kahm-nah". The catch-all blessing for a festival, a wedding, a new business opening, or anyone heading into something important.

Q: What's the cultural context for "Good wishes / Congratulations" in Nepal?

Use for festivals (Dashain, Tihar), weddings, achievements. Stronger than 'good luck' — closer to 'all good come to you.' During Tihar, pair it with 'Tiharko shubhakāmnā' (तिहारको शुभकामना).

How to say good wishes / congratulations in Nepali

Good wishes / Congratulations

A folded card with handwritten blessing wishes — Unsplash / source

शुभकामना

Shubhakāmnā

Pronunciation: shoob-huh-kahm-nah

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The catch-all blessing for a festival, a wedding, a new business opening, or anyone heading into something important.

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दशैंको शुभकामना!

Happy Dashain — good wishes!

Dashai̱ko shubhakāmnā!

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