ಬರ್ಪೆ
barpe
ಬರ್ಪೆ (barpe) is the Tulu way to say bye.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ಬರ್ಪೆ literally means 'I will come'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ಬರ್ಪೆ is the first-person singular future tense of the verb 'to come'.
How do you pronounce it?
barpe
When do people say it?
In Tulu culture, it is common to say ಬರ್ಪೆ ('I will come') instead of saying 'goodbye' to imply a future meeting.
Did you know?
- Because Tulu was historically an oral language without its own exclusive script, ಬರ್ಪೆ is most commonly written using the Kannada script today.
- In many Indian languages like Tulu, saying a phrase that translates to 'I'm leaving' can be considered impolite or unlucky. Instead, the future-oriented ಬರ್ಪೆ provides a more positive social sentiment.
- The concept of saying 'I will come' instead of 'I am going' is a common feature in several South Asian cultures, including Hindi and Malayalam, showing a regional pattern of avoiding 'departure' words.
Examples in context
- ಬರ್ಪೆ.barpe.Bye.
- ನಾನು ಈಗ ಬರ್ಪೆ.nānu īga barpe.I am leaving now, bye.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways after a movie.
- ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ Ashwiniಸುನಿಲ್, ಇನಿ ಮಸ್ತ್ ಮಜಾ ಆಂಡ್.Sunil, ini mast maja aand.Sunil, it was a lot of fun today.
- ಸುನಿಲ್ Sunilಆಂಡ್, ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ. ನಮ ಆಂಡ್.Aand, Ashwini. Nama aand.Yes, Ashwini. We are done.
- ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ Ashwiniಸರಿ, ಬರ್ಪೆ!Sari, barpe!Okay, bye!
- ಸುನಿಲ್ Sunilಬರ್ಪೆ, ಮರನೆ ಪೋಯಿ.Barpe, marane poyi.Bye, go safely.
