خدا حافظ
Xudâ hâfez
خدا حافظ (Xudâ hâfez) is the Dari way to say bye.
خدا حافظ is used to say goodbye. It carries the sense of 'May God protect you'.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Xudâ, meaning 'God' and hâfez, meaning 'protector' or 'guardian'.
How do you pronounce it?
Xudâ hâfez
Did you know?
- The word خدا shares a common ancestor with the Dari word خود, meaning 'self'. This suggests the original concept of a deity was someone 'self-determined' and not dependent on anyone else.
- In Dari, the word حافظ used in خدا حافظ is also the title given to a person who has memorized the entire Quran by heart.
- While it translates to 'May God protect you', you can use Xudâ hâfez in almost any social situation, whether you are speaking to a close friend or a formal superior.
Examples in context
- خدا حافظ.khoda hafiz.Bye.
- خدا حافظ، فردا میبینمت.khoda hafiz, farda mibinamat.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- خدا حافظ، مراقب خودت باش.khoda hafiz, moraqib-e khodat bash.Bye, take care of yourself.
Example conversation
Zaynab and Omar are leaving a cafe.
- زینب Zaynabاز دیدنت خوشحال شدم، عمر.Az didanat khoshhal shudam, Omar.I was happy to see you, Omar.
- عمر Omarمن هم همینطور، زینب.Man ham hamintor, Zaynab.Me too, Zaynab.
- زینب Zaynabخدا حافظ!Khuda hafiz!Bye!
- عمر Omarخدا حافظ، به سلامت.Khuda hafiz, ba salamat.Bye, go safely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حافظ, خدا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
