gabang sentle
The English phrase 'goodbye' is translated into Sepedi as gabang sentle.
The phrase gabang sentle is used to express farewell. You may also use the casual expression Sala to say 'Bye!' or 'Take care!'
Meaning: farewell (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The expression gabang sentle literally means 'go well'.
Did you know?
- While 'gabang sentle' means 'go well', it is strictly used for the person leaving. If you are the one staying behind, you would use the opposite command, sala sentle, which means 'stay well'.
- While sentle means 'well' in gabang sentle, the same word is also used to describe something that is 'beautiful'.
- Unlike English, where 'goodbye' is a contraction of 'God be with ye', Sepedi farewells focus on the state of the person's well-being and their physical presence.
Examples in context
- Gabang sentle, mma.Goodbye, ma'am.
- Ke a tsamaya, gabang sentle.I am leaving, goodbye.
- Gabang sentle, bana.Goodbye, children.
Example conversation
Tshepiso and Tshepo are leaving a cafe.
- TshepisoKe thabela go go bona, Tshepo.I am happy to see you, Tshepo.
- TshepoLe nna ke thabetse, Tshepiso.I am happy too, Tshepiso.
- TshepisoGabang sentle, Tshepo.Goodbye, Tshepo.
- TshepoGabang sentle, Tshepiso.Goodbye, Tshepiso.
