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Vincent Teo Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

wish

When we want to wish someone, for special occations.

Can I say,

(a) I wish you "Happy New Year".

(b) "Happy Vaisakhi / Happy Vaisakhi Day"

(c) "Happy Christmas Day" / "Happy Merry Christmas"
  

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Hi, When we want to wish someone, for special occations. Can I say, (a) I wish you "Happy New Year". Commonly, you'd say 'I wish you a happy New Year' or simply 'Happy New Year'.

  • Hi, When we want to wish someone, for special occations.
  • Can I say, (a) I wish you "Happy New Year".
  • Commonly, you'd say 'I wish you a happy New Year' or simply 'Happy New Year'.
  • (b) "Happy Vaisakhi / Happy Vaisakhi Day" Either sounds OK, but how to say this depends on local custom, for people who celebrate this day.
  • (c) "Happy Christmas Day" / "Happy Merry Christmas" Commonly, you'd say 'I wish you a happy/merry Christmas' or simply 'Happy/Merry Christmas'.
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Hi,

When we want to wish someone, for special occations.

Can I say,

(a) I wish you "Happy New Year".

Commonly, you'd say 'I wish you a happy New Year' or simply 'Happy New Year'.

(b) "Happy Vaisakhi / Happy Vaisakhi Day" Either sounds OK,

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