mirupafshim
alternative form
Goodbye in Albanian is mirupafshim. Wiktionary also lists mirë u pafshim.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| mirupafshim | alternative form |
| mirë u pafshim |
The most common and neutral way to say goodbye is mirupafshim. You may also use Lamtumirë when saying farewell to friends, acquaintances or colleagues. Other ways to say goodbye include Shihemi, which means "we'll see each other" and the phrase Të uroj ditën e mbarë, which means "I wish you a good day".
Which one should you use?
The form mirupafshim is an alternative spelling of mirë u pafshim.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kosovo, it is common to hear the informal phrase Tung.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase mirë u pafshim uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish for a future encounter.
When do people say it?
In Albanian culture, it is common to accompany a farewell with a handshake, especially in formal situations.
Did you know?
- The word mirë in mirupafshim shares an ancient ancestor with the Latin word mītis, which describes food that is 'soft' or 'not chewy'.
Examples in context
- Mirë u pafshim!Goodbye!Tatoeba #7003443 by aln, translation #516745 by minshirui
- Mirupafshim, shihemi nesër.Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
- Mirupafshim të gjithëve!Goodbye to everyone!
Example conversation
Dritan and Arjana are leaving a café.
- DritanFaleminderit për kafenë, Arjana.Thanks for the coffee, Arjana.
- ArjanaIshte kënaqësi, Dritan.It was a pleasure, Dritan.
- DritanMirupafshim, kalofsh mirë!Goodbye, have a good time!
- ArjanaMirupafshim, gjithashtu!Goodbye, you too!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations and entries mirupafshim, mirë u pafshim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mirë, u, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
