خدای حَفِظ
khudāy hafiz
The English phrase "bye" can be translated into Kashmiri as خدای حَفِظ (khudāy hafiz).
خدای حَفِظ is used as a way to say goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "God (is) the Protector" or "May God protect (you)".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
خدای حَفِظ is a formal and polite way to express a goodbye.
How do you pronounce it?
khudāy hafiz
Did you know?
- In some regions of Kashmir, the response to خدای حَفِظ is not always another 'goodbye' but a confirmation of the prayer. The listener may reply with a phrase meaning 'Amen' or 'Indeed'.
- In many Kashmiri social settings, a simple wave might be considered too informal when a verbal blessing like خدای حَفِظ is expected for elders.
- While 'bye' is casual in English, using خدای حَفِظ can feel quite heavy or solemn because it invokes a divine plea for protection.
Examples in context
- خدای حَفِظ، کل مِلتس.Khuda hafiz, kal milts.Bye, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Aisha is leaving Adnan's house after a visit.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمےٚ تِہ ہَژھِتھِ بَزہ، خدای حَفِظ۔Me tih hazith baza, Khuda hafiz.I should leave now, bye.
- عدنان Adnanتِہ گَژھِتھِ، خدای حَفِظ۔Tih gachith, Khuda hafiz.You should go, bye.
- عائشہ Ayeshaپَھِٹہ مِلَو!Phate milov!See you later!
- عدنان Adnanجی، پَھِٹہ مِلَو۔Ji, phate milov.Yes, see you later.
