اللہ حافظ
Allāh ḥāfizeveryday, Pakistan
In Pakistan the usual way to say goodbye is اللہ حافظ (Allāh ḥāfiz), "God be your protector". خدا حافظ (Khudā ḥāfiz) means the same, and پھر ملیں گے (phir mileṅge) means "we will meet again".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Pakistan | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| اللہ حافظ | Allāh ḥāfiz | everyday, Pakistan |
| خدا حافظ | Khudā ḥāfiz | everyday |
| پھر ملیں گے | phir mileṅge | see you |
Friends often combine them with a time, such as کل ملیں گے (kal mileṅge), "see you tomorrow".
Which one should you use?
Both اللہ حافظ and خدا حافظ are understood everywhere in Pakistan. Many Pakistanis now prefer اللہ حافظ, while خدا حافظ is the older form.
Did you know?
- حافظ (ḥāfiz) means protector, and the same word is used for a person who has memorized the Quran.
Examples in context
- خدا حافظ، اپنا خیال رکھنا۔Khudā ḥāfiz, apnā khayāl rakhnā.Goodbye, take care.
- پھر ملیں گے۔Phir mileṅge.We will meet again.
Example conversation
Zain and Amna say goodbye after a college class in Islamabad.
- Zainاچھا، میں چلتا ہوں۔Achchhā, maiṅ chaltā hūṅ.Okay, I am leaving.
- Amnaٹھیک ہے، اللہ حافظ۔Ṭhīk hai, Allāh ḥāfiz.Okay, goodbye.
- Zainاللہ حافظ، کل ملیں گے۔Allāh ḥāfiz, kal mileṅge.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
- Amnaضرور۔Zarūr.Of course.
