बरें
borem
Goodbye in Konkani is said as बरें (borem).
The word बरें is used to say goodbye. In this context, it functions as a shorthand for wishing someone to go well or stay well.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word बरें literally means good.
How do you pronounce it?
borem
Did you know?
- The word बरें originates from the Sanskrit word वरम्, which historically referred to something that is 'best' or 'excellent'.
- In many Konkani communities, बरें is the standard way to signal that a phone call has reached its natural end, much like saying 'alright' or 'okay' in English.
- In certain contexts, बरें is used to indicate agreement or to say 'okay' during a discussion, moving beyond its use as a farewell.
Examples in context
- बरें बरें, आता वचोया.bare bāre, ātā vachoiyā.Goodbye, let's go now.
- बरें, मगच भेटूया.bare, magach bheṭuyā.Goodbye, let's meet again soon.
- बरें, तुका बरें जावं.bare, tukā bare jāvaṃ.Goodbye, may you be well.
Example conversation
Priya and Amit are finishing a conversation at a bus stop.
- प्रिया Priyaबरें, अमित, तुका भेटून बरें जालें.barem, Amit, tuka bhetun barem jale.Goodbye, Amit, it was nice meeting you.
- अमित Amitम्हाका लेगीत बरें जालें, प्रिया.mhaka legit barem jale, Priya.It was nice meeting you too, Priya.
- प्रिया Priyaबरें, हांव वतां आतां.barem, hanv vatan ata.Goodbye, I'm going now.
- अमित Amitबरें, घरा नीट पाव.barem, ghara nit pav.Goodbye, reach home safely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries बरें, CC BY-SA 4.0.
