How to Say “Bye” in Choctaw

By Russell Isaac • Updated October 1, 2026

chi pisa la chike

The English phrase "bye" is translated into Choctaw as chi pisa la chike.

chi pisa la chike is used as a short way to say goodbye.

Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)

Did you know?

The phrase chi pisa la chike literally translates to 'until we see each other again'.
The word pisa inside the phrase for 'bye' is cognate with the word picha used in the extinct Apalachee language.
In Choctaw culture, parting phrases often emphasize the hope of a future reunion rather than just the act of leaving.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries pisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Russell Isaac

Hi there, I'm Russell. When I'm not immersing myself in the beautiful Cherokee language (ᏣᎳᎩ ᎦᏬᏂᎯᏍᏗ), you can find me out exploring nature or capturing the colors of the sunset on canvas. I'm a passionate language enthusiast, guide to all wanting to learn Cherokee, and a bit of an outdoorsman. My hobbies include bird-watching (ᎯᎳᎳ or "hila"), tracking bison, and trying to congregate with black foxes. I also write guides on Choctaw, another Native American language of the Southeast that I love exploring alongside Cherokee. I'm here to help you navigate the intricacies of the Cherokee language - from the simplest of greetings to expressing grander concepts; who knows, you might end up having a "good day" (ᏚᎾᏕᏘᏯ) in Cherokee sooner than you think!

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