tokša
tokša is the Lakota way to say bye.
tokša is used as a shortened form of a longer goodbye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Did you know?
- While tokša is used for 'bye', it is actually a promise meaning 'until then' or 'until we meet again'.
- Traditional long-form goodbyes in Lakota frequently involve praying for the safety or well-being of the person leaving.
- Using the shortened form tokša with an elder in a formal setting can be perceived as overly abrupt or rude.
Examples in context
- Tokša.Bye.
- Okáye, tokša.Okay, bye.
- Tokša, lakušté.Bye, my friend.
