বিদায়
biday
The Assamese word for goodbye is বিদায় (biday).
বিদায় is used to express farewell or departure. In casual daily conversation, Assamese speakers are more likely to use phrases such as khub bhal lagil (it was nice) or simply aahim (I'll be back/coming) rather than using বিদায়.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word বিদায় is derived from a Sanskrit root meaning departure or separation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
বিদায় is a relatively formal term often used in literature, speeches or formal ceremonies.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'I say goodbye' or 'I bid farewell' in a more complete, formal sentence, you can use the verb jonau (to give/impart) as in বিদায় জনালোঁ.
How do you pronounce it?
biday
Did you know?
- The Assamese language uses বিদায় to describe the process of 'dismissal' from a job or a school, mirroring the idea of a formal separation.
- In Assamese culture, saying a formal 'goodbye' can imply a sense of permanent separation. Because of this weight, friends often prefer using 'aahim', which literally means 'I will come', to imply the parting is only temporary.
- The word বিদায় shares its Sanskrit roots with many other Indo-Aryan languages, meaning it is a cognate with the Hindi word 'vidai'. This makes it instantly recognizable to speakers of many North Indian languages, even if they do not speak Assamese.
Examples in context
- আপোনাৰ পৰা বিদায় মাগিলোঁ।Goodbye to you.This sentence shows how to use বিদায় to say goodbye to someone.Tatoeba #12421179 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #3446474 by pauldhunt
- "বিদায়," তাই ক’লে।"Goodbye," she said.This sentence shows the use of বিদায় in direct speech.Tatoeba #13591963 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #2256277 by FeuDRenais2
- আজিৰ বাবে বিদায়।ājir bābe bidāy.Goodbye for today.
Example conversation
Priyanka and Pritam are leaving a party.
- প্রীতম Pritamআজি বহুত ভাল লাগিল, প্রিয়াঙ্কা।Aji bohut bhal lagil, Priyanka.I had a great time today, Priyanka.
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaমোৰো খুব ভাল লাগিল, প্রীতম।Moro khub bhal lagil, Pritam.I had a great time too, Pritam.
- প্রীতম Pritamঠিক আছে, এতিয়া বিদায়!Thik ase, etia biday!Alright, goodbye for now!
- প্রিয়াঙ্কা Priyankaবিদায়, আকৌ লগ পাম।Biday, akou log pam.Goodbye, see you again.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
