mangtha
mangtha is the Mizo way to say bye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'bye' is a shortened version of 'goodbye', the Mizo word mangtha is the standard, complete form and is not a clipped version of a longer word.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural speech, you will often hear mangtha followed by the particle le (as in mangtha le) to soften the tone or to complete the expression.
Did you know?
- The word mangtha is used both for saying 'bye' and as a way to wish someone a 'good night' before they go to sleep.
- While mangtha is the standard farewell, Mizo speakers often use the phrase kal tha when the speaker is the one leaving and the other person is staying.
- Mizo is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used to say mangtha can change the meaning of the words entirely.
Examples in context
- Mangtha, kan hmu leh dawn nia.Bye, we will see each other again.
- Mangtha le!Bye then!
Example conversation
Zuali and Tluanga are parting ways after a brief meeting.
- ZualiMangtha, Tluanga.Bye, Tluanga.
- TluangaMangtha le, Zuali.Bye then, Zuali.
- ZualiKan inah i lo kal leh dawn nia.Come to our place again.
- TluangaAw, ka lo kal dawn nia.Yes, I will come.
