টা টা
ṭa ṭa
The Bengali phrase for "bye bye" is টা টা (ṭa ṭa).
টা টা is an informal way to say goodbye when leaving someone. You may also use the informal phrase আবার দেখা হবে। to express a desire to meet the person again soon.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
টা টা is an informal expression. It is commonly used among friends, family or children.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭa ṭa
Did you know?
- In formal settings, Bengali speakers often avoid saying 'goodbye' entirely and instead use the phrase আসছি ('aschi'), which literally means 'I am coming'.
- The phrase টা টা (ṭa ṭa) is actually a direct phonetic borrowing from the English 'ta-ta', which is a British English informal way of saying goodbye.
- In West Bengal and Bangladesh, saying টা টা to an elder can be perceived as too casual or disrespectful, making it a socially risky phrase depending on the hierarchy.
Examples in context
- টা টা!Ta ta!Bye bye!
- সবাইকে টা টা দিয়ে আসি।Shobai ke ta ta diye ashi.I'll say bye bye to everyone.
Example conversation
Rahul and Ananya are finishing their conversation at a cafe.
- অনন্যা Ananyaআজ অনেক কথা হলো।Aaj onek kotha holo.We talked a lot today.
- রাহুল Rahulহ্যাঁ, খুব ভালো লাগলো।Hyan, khub bhalo laglo.Yes, it was very nice.
- অনন্যা Ananyaআমি এখন যাই, টা টা!Ami ekhon jai, ta ta!I'll go now, bye bye!
- রাহুল Rahulঠিক আছে, টা টা!Thik ache, ta ta!Okay, bye bye!
