How to Say Merry Christmas in Marathi

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Nov 3

Written by Kelsey Cecil

Merry Christmas in Marathi

नाताळच्या शुभेच्छा

Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa

Say it like this: NAA-taa-luh-chyaa shoo-BHECH-chhaa

Big letters show the part to say louder.

Quick answer

In Marathi, Merry Christmas is नाताळच्या शुभेच्छा (Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa), said like NAA-taa-luh-chyaa shoo-BHECH-chhaa.
Happy New Year is नवीन वर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा (Naveen varshaachyaa shubhechchhaa).
People say it in India (Maharashtra), India (Goa), Mauritius, United States.

What Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa means

'Naataal' (Christmas) + '-chyaa' (of) + 'shubhechchhaa' (good wishes). Together it means good wishes for Christmas.

Marathi is written in the Devanagari script, with a line along the top of the letters, the same script used for Hindi.

Other ways to say it in Marathi

ख्रिसमसच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा

Khrisamasachyaa haardik shubhechchhaa

Say it like this: KHRIS-uh-mus-uh-chyaa HAAR-dik shoo-BHECH-chhaa

Uses the English word Christmas and adds haardik, meaning heartfelt. A common written form.

Happy New Year

नवीन वर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा

Naveen varshaachyaa shubhechchhaa

Say it like this: nuh-VEEN vur-SHAA-chyaa shoo-BHECH-chhaa

good wishes for the new year

Where people speak Marathi

India (Maharashtra)India (Goa)MauritiusUnited States

Marathi (मराठी) belongs to the Indo-Aryan (Indo-European) language family.

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Christmas traditions where people speak Marathi

Kuswar platters: Christians along the Konkan coast and in Goa make kuswar, a platter of Christmas sweets and snacks. They give it to neighbours, relatives and friends. The name comes from an old word for a Christmas Eve feast.^[3]
East Indian family sweets: East Indian Christian families in Mumbai make festive sweets from recipes handed down for generations, such as kulkul, curly fried dough, nankhatai biscuits, date rolls, milk cream and marzipan.^[3]
Night prayers and Santa: Churches hold special prayers on the night before Christmas, and streets and shops are lit up. Replicas of Santa Claus, who brings gifts for children, are displayed for the festival.^[2]

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Questions parents ask

How do you say Merry Christmas in Marathi?

You can say "नाताळच्या शुभेच्छा" (Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa). Naataal is the Marathi word for Christmas, and shubhechchhaa is the everyday word for good wishes. This is the most common way to wish someone a happy Christmas in Marathi.^[2]

How do you pronounce "Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa"?

Say it like this: NAA-taa-luh-chyaa shoo-BHECH-chhaa. The capital letters show the part to stress. Say the chchh in shubhechchhaa as a quick, sharp ch with a short pause before it. Stress the second part of shubhechchhaa.

What does "Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa" mean?

It means good wishes for Christmas. Naataal is Marathi for Christmas, and shubhechchhaa means good wishes. The ending chyaa works like of, so the whole phrase says wishes of Christmas, which fits cards and spoken greetings alike.^[2]

How do you write Merry Christmas in Marathi?

In Marathi it is written in Devanagari as नाताळच्या शुभेच्छा. In English letters you may see Natalachya shubhechha, because spelling in English letters varies. Cards and messages often use ख्रिसमसच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा, with the English word Christmas.^[1][2]

How do you say Happy New Year in Marathi?

Happy New Year is "नवीन वर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा" (Naveen varshaachyaa shubhechchhaa), said like nuh-VEEN vur-SHAA-chyaa shoo-BHECH-chhaa. It means good wishes for the new year. Marathi speakers also have their own new year, Gudi Padwa, in spring, so January 1 is usually written with the word naveen, which means new.^[4]

Is there a formal and a casual way to say Merry Christmas in Marathi?

Naataalachyaa shubhechchhaa is simple and polite. Adding haardik, as in haardik shubhechchhaa, makes it warmer and suits teachers and elders. With friends, many people just say Merry Christmas in English. Either way, a friendly tone matters most, and the effort to use Marathi will be appreciated.^[1]

When do people say Merry Christmas in Marathi?

People say it on Christmas Eve after night prayers, on Christmas Day when meeting family and neighbours, and when handing over sweets. It is also written on cards and sent in messages before December 25.^[2][3]

Is the main Christmas celebration on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for Marathi speakers?

Churches hold special prayers on the night before Christmas, and Christmas Day, December 25, is the main day for sweets, visits and gifts. The greeting is used on both days, and it is especially common when neighbours exchange plates of sweets.^[2]

What is a Christmas tradition for Marathi speaking families?

Christians in Goa and along the Konkan coast make kuswar, a platter of Christmas sweets that they share with neighbours and friends. East Indian families in Mumbai make kulkul, nankhatai, date rolls and marzipan from old family recipes.^[3]

How can I teach Marathi Christmas words to kids?

Teach Naataal first, since it is the key word. Then add shubhechchhaa in four taps: shu-bhech-chhaa. Children can decorate a plate for kuswar, the Christmas sweets platter, and label it with the greeting. Ask a Marathi speaker to record the phrase so children can copy the real sound.

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