xayr
The English phrase 'bye' is translated into Uzbek as xayr.
xayr is used to mean goodbye or farewell. It carries a sense of finality and is often used for more serious partings than the casual English 'bye'.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Which one should you use?
While xayr translates to goodbye, it is often used to express a more serious or final parting compared to casual English expressions.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
xayr is a formal way to say goodbye. If you wish to be even more polite or respectful in a specific context, you may use salomat bo'ling, which means 'stay healthy'. For an eloquent and formal way to say goodbye, you can use Ko'rishguncha, meaning 'until we see each other again'.
Did you know?
- Using xayr too abruptly in a social setting can be perceived as cold or as a sign that you are angry with the other person.
- In Uzbek culture, the person of higher status or the elder is typically the one to initiate the xayr first.
- The word xayr comes from the Arabic word for 'goodness' or 'blessing'.
Examples in context
- Xayr, ertaga ko'rishamiz.Bye, see you tomorrow.
- Hozir ketishim kerak, xayr!I have to go now, bye!
- Xayr, yaxshi dam oling.Bye, have a good rest.
Example conversation
Bekzod and Nilufar are leaving a small coffee shop.
- BekzodMen ketishim kerak, Nilufar.I have to go, Nilufar.
- NilufarMayli, xayr, Bekzod!Okay, bye, Bekzod!
- BekzodErtaga ko'rishamiz.See you tomorrow.
- NilufarAlbatta, xayr!Of course, bye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry xayr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries xayr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
