om santi santi santi om
om santi santi santi om is how you say bye in Balinese.
This phrase is a short way to say goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Did you know?
- While used as a goodbye, this phrase is most commonly heard as the closing of a formal speech in Bali. It signals to the audience that the speaker has finished their address and is returning the atmosphere to a state of calm.
- In Bali, using this phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture called 'anjali', where palms are pressed together.
- The phrase om santi santi santi om is not just a farewell but a prayer for peace. The word santi means 'peace' and is repeated three times to encompass peace in the heart, the world and the spiritual realm.
Examples in context
- PamitGoodbye
- Matur suksma, om santi santi santi om.Thank you, goodbye.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing their lunch at a cafe.
- MadeTiang ngajeng dumun, Putu.I'll eat first, Putu.
- PutuNggih, Made, titiang mrika dumun.Yes, Made, I'll go over there first.
- MadeOm santi santi santi om.Goodbye.
