How to Say “Bye” in Ilocano

By Gregory Jackson • Updated October 1, 2026

kasta pay

The Ilocano phrase for bye is kasta pay.

kasta pay is used as a short form for goodbye.

Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)

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Ilocano speakers often prefer to say where they are going rather than using a generic 'bye' phrase. They might say mapanak yon meaning 'I am going now' instead of kasta pay.
While kasta pay is used for 'bye', it is more literally translated as 'like that also'.
Using kasta pay can sometimes sound like you are agreeing with a previous statement rather than ending a conversation.

Example conversation

Juan and Angel are finishing a phone call.

Juan

Sige, kasta pay, Angel.
Okay, bye, Angel.
Angel

Kasta pay, Juan!
Bye, Juan!
Juan

Agkita tayon bigla.
See you soon.
Angel

Wen, agkita tayon.
Yes, see you.

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Gregory Jackson

Kumusta! I'm Gregory, your friendly guide to the Filipino language, Tagalog. My passion for languages, especially Tagalog, propels me into writing posts filled with formal and informal ways of expressing yourself in this vibrant language. From everyday greetings like "Good Evening", to unusual phrases such as "pak" or "nga", I've got you covered! I also have an obsession with food which often reflects in my posts — from "cereal" to "spaghetti", expect a dash of yummy in my content. I also write about Ilocano, the language of northern Luzon, sharing how everyday words are said in it. Mabuhay!

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