पुनर्दर्शनाय
punardarśanāya
In Sanskrit, पुनर्दर्शनाय (punardarśanāya) is a way to say bye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of punar (again), darśana (seeing or sight) and the dative suffix -āya (for), which literally means "for a seeing again".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
पुनर्दर्शनाय is a highly formal and literary phrase, making it more suitable for classical contexts than for casual daily conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form is in the dative case, which is used here to express the purpose or intention of the parting.
How do you pronounce it?
punardarśanāya
Did you know?
- The word दर्शन (darśana) is also the term used for 'philosophical schools' or 'ways of seeing' the truth in Indian traditions.
Example conversation
Mira and Ishan are finishing a study session.
- मीरा Miraइशान, मम समयः समाप्तः।īśāna, mama samayaḥ samāptaḥ.Ishan, my time is up.
- इशान Ishanअस्तु मीरे, गृहं गच्छ।astu mīre, gṛhaṃ gaccha.Alright Mira, go home.
- मीरा Miraपुनर्दर्शनाय!punardarśanāya!Bye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पुनर्दर्शनाय, CC BY-SA 4.0.
