येतलं
yetlo
The Konkani word येतलं (yetlo) is a short way to say goodbye.
येतलं is used as a shortened version of a longer goodbye, functioning similarly to the English word 'bye'.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
yetlo
Did you know?
- In many Indian languages including Konkani, there is no single word that perfectly matches the English 'goodbye' because the concept of a final parting is socially avoided.
- In many Konkani-speaking households, instead of saying 'bye', people often say 'yeta' which literally means 'I will come'. It implies that the departure is only temporary and that a return is certain.
- In some Konkani religious contexts, a departure might be accompanied by a blessing rather than a simple 'bye', reflecting the deep influence of spirituality on daily speech.
Examples in context
- येतलं.yetla.Bye.
- बरें, येतलं.bare, yetla.Okay, bye.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a chat at a cafe.
- निशा Nishaखूप मजा आली, राहुल.Khup maja ali, Rahul.I had a lot of fun, Rahul.
- राहुल Rahulम्हाकाय तशेंच वाटला, निशा.Mhakaay tashench vatla, Nisha.I felt the same way, Nisha.
- निशा Nishaबरं, आता येतलं.Baram, ata yetlam.Okay, bye now.
- राहुल Rahulहोय, भेटूंया!Hoy, bhetumya!Yes, see you!
