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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shubhkaamnaayein
"मैं आपको शुभकामनाएँ भेजता हूँ।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A phrase used to express good feelings or hopes for someone's future.
"She sent her best wishes for his recovery." - 2
A common closing in letters or messages to convey goodwill.
"At the end of her card, she wrote 'Best wishes, Jane'."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'best wishes' combines the superlative 'best' from Old English 'betst', meaning 'most good', with 'wishes', derived from the Old English 'wyssian', meaning 'to desire'. The phrase has evolved to express goodwill and positive sentiments towards others, particularly in written correspondence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Best Wishes" is said worldwide
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Meilleurs vœux
Transliteration: meh-yur vuh
"Je vous envoie mes meilleurs vœux pour votre anniversaire."
Beste Wünsche
Transliteration: bes-teh vün-sheh
"Ich sende dir die besten Wünsche zu deinem neuen Job."
Migliori auguri
Transliteration: mee-lyo-ree ow-goo-ree
"Ti invio i migliori auguri per il tuo compleanno."
Mejores deseos
Transliteration: meh-ho-res deh-seh-os
"Te envío mis mejores deseos en tu nuevo trabajo."
Melhores desejos
Transliteration: meh-loh-res deh-seh-os
"Envio os meus melhores desejos para o seu aniversário."
शुभकामनाएँ
Transliteration: shubhkaamnaayein
"मैं आपको शुभकामनाएँ भेजता हूँ।"
最好的祝愿
Transliteration: zuì hǎo de zhùyuàn
"我送上最好的祝愿给你。"
최고의 소원
Transliteration: choegoui sowon
"당신에게 최고의 소원을 보냅니다."
最高の願い
Transliteration: saikou no negai
"あなたに最高の願いを送ります。"
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