Formal:
* आमंत्रण (āmantran): This is the most common and formal word for "invitation." It literally means "an act of inviting."
* निमंत्रण (nimantṛaṇ): This word is also formal and means "invitation" or "request to come."
* प्रार्थना (prārthanā): This is a more general term for "request" or "prayer," but can be used to politely request someone's presence.
Informal:
* निवेदन (nivedan): This word means "request" or "proposal" and is used in a less formal context.
* सादर (sādar): This is a more affectionate term that literally means "with respect," and can be used to invite someone in a warm and welcoming manner.
Specific contexts:
* विवाह आमंत्रण (vivāha āmantran): Wedding invitation
* उत्सव आमंत्रण (utsava āmantran): Festival invitation
You can also use the Sanskrit word for "invitation" in a phrase:
* आमंत्रण पत्र (āmantran patr): Invitation letter
* आमंत्रण स्वीकार करना (āmantran svīkāra karnā): To accept an invitation
* आमंत्रण अस्वीकार करना (āmantran asvīkāra karnā): To decline an invitation
The best translation will depend on the specific situation and the tone you want to convey.