চৎখ্ৰসিগে
chatkhrasige
চৎখ্ৰসিগে (chatkhrasige) is the Manipuri way to say bye.
চৎখ্ৰসিগে is the standard way to say 'bye' or 'goodbye' when the speaker is the one departing.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase can be understood as 'I will go now'.
How do you pronounce it?
chatkhrasige
Did you know?
- Because the phrase translates to 'I will go now', it is grammatically incorrect to use it if you are the one staying behind.
- In many Manipuri social contexts, a verbal 'bye' like চৎখ্ৰসিগে is often accompanied by a slight bow or a specific physical gesture of departure.
- The suffix '-ge' in চৎখ্ৰসিগে functions as a marker of intention or future certainty, making the phrase a definitive statement of one's movement.
