फिर मिलेंगे
phir mileṅgeeveryday, Hindi
In daily life people say फिर मिलेंगे (phir mileṅge), "we will meet again", or नमस्ते (namaste) when parting. अलविदा (alvidā) is a more final "farewell".
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| फिर मिलेंगे | phir mileṅge | everyday, Hindi |
| नमस्ते | namaste | polite |
| अलविदा | alvidā | final, formal |
नमस्ते (namaste) is used both to greet and to leave. फिर मिलेंगे (phir mileṅge) suits friends. अलविदा (alvidā) is heard in songs, films and long partings.
Which one should you use?
अलविदा (alvidā) feels heavy, so Hindi speakers do not use it for a normal end of a visit.
Did you know?
- अलविदा (alvidā) comes from Arabic and is common in Hindi film songs about parting.
Examples in context
- अच्छा, फिर मिलेंगे।acchā, phir mileṅge.Okay, see you again.
Example conversation
Sameer leaves a friend's house after dinner.
- Sameerअच्छा, अब मैं चलता हूँ।acchā, ab maiṃ caltā hū̃.Okay, I will go now.
- Vikasठीक है, फिर मिलेंगे।ṭhīk hai, phir mileṅge.Alright, see you again.
- Sameerनमस्ते, ध्यान रखना।namaste, dhyān rakhnā.Goodbye, take care.
