फिर मिलब
phir milab
The English phrase 'bye' can be translated into Bhojpuri as फिर मिलब (phir milab).
The phrase is used to express the sentiment of 'see you later' or 'goodbye'. While English speakers often use 'bye' as a standalone word, Bhojpuri speakers more naturally use the full phrase फिर मिलब to convey this meaning.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, फिर मिलब means 'will meet again'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase फिर मिलब, the verb ending '-ab' indicates the first-person singular future tense, meaning 'I will'.
How do you pronounce it?
phir milab
Did you know?
- While फिर मिलब is the common way to say 'bye', Bhojpuri speakers often accompany a goodbye with a pranām, which involves touching the feet of an elder to show respect.
- Depending on the region, a Bhojpuri speaker might omit फिर मिलब entirely and simply say चलि़, which literally means 'I am walking' or 'I am leaving'.
- Bhojpuri employs a complex system of honorifics, meaning the way a person says 'bye' changes significantly depending on whether they are speaking to a peer, a child or a superior.
Examples in context
- ठीक बा, फिर मिलब।Thik ba, phir milab.Alright, see you again.
- अब हम चलत बानी, फिर मिलब।Ab ham chalat bani, phir milab.I am leaving now, see you again.
- अच्छा, फिर मिलब!Achha, phir milab!Okay, see you again!
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways after a walk.
- अमित Amitअंजलि, हमरा अब जाए के बा।Anjali, hamrā ab jāē kē bā.Anjali, I have to go now.
- अंजलि Anjaliठीक बा, अमित।ṭhīk bā, Amit.Alright, Amit.
- अमित Amitफिर मिलब!phir milab!See you again!
- अंजलि Anjaliहाँ, फिर मिलब।hā̃, phir milab.Yes, see you again.
