Paalam
The Bicol word for "goodbye" is Paalam.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
Did you know?
- The word Paalam shares a root with the concept of 'knowing' or 'being aware' in several Philippine languages, suggesting that saying goodbye is an act of informing others of one's departure.
- In many Bicolano households, a physical gesture called mano accompanies the farewell, where a younger person takes the hand of an elder and presses it to their forehead as a sign of respect.
- The word Paalam is actually a loanword from Tagalog, the basis of the national language of the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Paalam sa saindo gabos.Goodbye to you all.
- Paalam na, mag-ingat ka.Goodbye now, take care.
- Paalam na sana an masasabi ko.All I can say is goodbye.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways after a coffee date.
- CristinaPaalam, Ricardo.Goodbye, Ricardo.
- RicardoPaalam, Cristina. Mag-ingat ka sa pag-uli.Goodbye, Cristina. Take care on your way home.
- CristinaSalamat, mag-ingat ka man.Thank you, you take care too.
- RicardoSige, paalam na.Okay, goodbye for now.
