बाइ
bai
बाइ (bai) is the Nepali way to say bye.
बाइ is a shortened version of goodbye. While बाइ is used informally, the traditional greeting नमस्ते (namaste) is used for both hello and goodbye in more formal or standard contexts.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
bai
When do people say it?
Adding the word नमस्ते before bidding farewell is a respectful touch, especially when addressing older people or those in a higher position.
Did you know?
- The term नमस्ते (namaste), often used to say goodbye, actually translates to 'I bow to you' or 'the divine in me bows to the divine in you'.
- When saying goodbye to an elder, it is more common to use a respectful gesture like joining your palms together rather than just saying 'bai'.
- If you are leaving a formal meeting, it is more polite to say 'pheri bhetaula' which means 'we will meet again' instead of 'bai'.
Examples in context
- ल त, बाइ।la ta, bā'i.Okay then, bye.
- अहिलेलाई बाइ।ahilaile bā'i.Bye for now.
Example conversation
Roshan and Pratiksha are finishing a phone call.
- रोशन Roshanमीठो सपना देख्नु, बाइ!Meetho sapana dekhnu, bye!Sweet dreams, bye!
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaतिमीलाई पनि, बाइ!Timilai pani, bye!You too, bye!
- रोशन Roshanल, बाइ बाइ!La, bye bye!Okay, bye bye!
- प्रतिक्षा Pratikshaबाइ!Bye!Bye!
