خداحافظ
xudāhāfiz/xu.daː.haː.ˈfiz/
خداحافظ (xudāhāfiz) is the Persian way to say bye.
خداحافظ is used to say goodbye both when leaving someone in person and when ending a phone call. This differs from the English word 'bye', which is often specifically used for hanging up the phone.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of خدا (God) and حافظ (protector or guardian), literally meaning 'God be your protector'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is xudāhāfiz. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- Persian has a specific cultural etiquette called Taarof, which can make the process of saying خداحافظ last several minutes as people politely insist on accompanying each other to the door.
- The word حافظ in خداحافظ is also the name of the most famous poet in Persian literature, who is revered as a spiritual guide.
- Although it contains the word for 'God', خداحافظ is used by Persians of various faiths and non-religious people as a cultural convention.
Examples in context
- خداحافظ و شجاع باش.Good-bye and be brave.This sentence shows how to use خداحافظ when wishing someone bravery.Tatoeba #10847650 by cojiluc, translation #6621127 by Hybrid
- خداحافظ، شب به خیر.Bye, good night.This sentence shows how to use خداحافظ along with a good night wish.Tatoeba #11115338 by sinakd, translation #9083365 by User84539
- خداحافظ! مراقب خودتان باشید!Bye! Take care!This sentence shows how to use خداحافظ when telling someone to take care.Tatoeba #11115337 by sinakd, translation #3847237 by Luciosp
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- علی Aliخیلی خوش گذشت، خداحافظ مریم.Kheyli khosh gozasht, khodahafez Maryam.It was a lot of fun, bye Maryam.
- مریم Maryamمن هم همینطور، خداحافظ علی.Man ham hamtor, khodahafez Ali.Me too, bye Ali.
- علی Aliدوباره می‌بینمت.Dobare mibinamet.I will see you again.
- مریم Maryamحتماً، فعلاً.Hatman, fe'lan.Definitely, see you later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry خداحافظ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
