mirupafshim
The English phrase 'bye' can be translated into Albanian as mirupafshim.
Mirupafshim is the standard way to say goodbye. Other options include Lamtumirë when leaving for a long time or in more serious contexts, and Kalofshi mirë, which means 'go well'. You may also use Tungjatjeta, which means 'may you live long'.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Which one should you use?
Lamtumirë is used when leaving for a long time or in more serious contexts. Tungjatjeta means 'may you live long'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mirupafshim is the standard, polite way to say goodbye in both formal and neutral situations. Tungjatjeta can also be used in formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
Mirupafshim is used as an interjection to say goodbye and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the people being addressed.
Did you know?
- While Tungjatjeta means 'may you live long', the casual version Tung is so common that it often functions as both a 'hello' and a 'goodbye'.
- In many Albanian social settings, saying 'bye' is often accompanied by a slight nod or a hand over the heart to show respect.
- The word mirupafshim is literally a wish to 'see each other well' again, blending the word for 'good' with the verb for 'seeing'.
Examples in context
- Mirupafshim, uroj që të keni një ditë të mbarëGoodbye, I hope you have a good day
- Pafshim, shihemi së shpejti!Goodbye, see you soon!
- Mirupafshim!Bye!
- Mirupafshim të gjithëve.Bye to everyone.
- Mirupafshim, shihemi nesër.Bye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Dritan and Arjana are leaving a cafe.
- DritanIshte kënaqësi të të shihja, Arjana.It was a pleasure seeing you, Arjana.
- ArjanaEdhe për mua, Dritan!For me too, Dritan!
- DritanMirupafshim atëherë!Bye then!
- ArjanaMirupafshim, kalofsh mirë!Bye, have a good one!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mirupafshim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
