Review note: Many Khasi speakers are Christian or follow Niam Khasi, so these are friendly greetings to share with friends and colleagues who celebrate. A quick read by a native speaker is recommended. English meanings are under each wish.
Kmen ka Diwali! Ban dap ka iing jong phi da ka shai, ka dohnud jong phi da ka jingkmen, bad ban jah noh baroh ka jingdum na ka jingim jong phi. Happy Diwali! May your home be full of light, your heart full of joy, and may all darkness leave your life.
Ka shai kaba rit eh ruh ka lah ban jop ia ka jingdum kaba khia; ha une u snem, ban wanrah ki jingpyrshah barit jong phi ia ka jingjop kaba heh. Even a tiny light can overcome heavy darkness; this year, may your small efforts bring great success.
U lok jong nga, ha kane ka snem ngam lah ban wan sha ka iing jong phi, hynrei kane ka jingphah ka kynthup ia ka shai barit bad baroh ka jingieid jong nga : buh ha ka khidki jong phi. My friend, I couldn't come to your home this year, but this message carries a small light and all my love : place it at your window.
Khublei sngewbha ia baroh ki lok kiba pynlong ia ka Diwali : na ki lum Khasi ngi phah ia ka jingkmen. Greetings to all friends celebrating Diwali : from the Khasi Hills we send our joy.
Ia sumar ia ka mariang : kham duna ki phatka bad kham bun ka jingrisa, ba ka lyer ka sah khuid. Let's care for nature : fewer firecrackers and more laughter, so the air stays clean.
Ia ki para trei baroh : ban long u snem kaba dap da ka jingjop bad ka jingroi. Kmen ka Diwali! To all colleagues : may the year be full of success and prosperity. Happy Diwali!
