बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ
banlak chwanadisa
In Newari, 'bye' is expressed as बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ (banlak chwanadisa).
The phrase बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ is used as a parting wish rather than a simple 'goodbye'.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ means 'stay well'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ is the polite or plural form used when addressing someone with respect.
How do you pronounce it?
banlak chwanadisa
Did you know?
- While बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ asks the other person to 'stay well', the person leaving often receives a different phrase focusing on 'going safely'.
- Newari utilizes a distinct script called Ranjana, which is used for religious texts and art, though बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ is now commonly written in Devanagari.
- The word बांलाक्क (banlak) is intimately connected to the concept of 'goodness' or 'beauty', making your goodbye a wish for a 'beautiful' state of being.
Examples in context
- ल, बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ।la, baṃlākk cwunādisan.Okay, bye.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways after a walk.
- बिबेक Bibekपुनम, अले बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ।Punam, ale baalaakka chwanaadisaan.Punam, alright, bye!
- पुनम Punamबिबेक, छिं नं बांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ।Bibek, chhin nan baalaakka chwanaadisaan.Bibek, you stay well too!
- बिबेक Bibekम्येयाः, अले।mye yaa, ale.Okay, then.
- पुनम Punamबांलाक्क च्वनादिसँ।baalaakka chwanaadisaan.Bye!
