siri
siri is the Kalenjin way to say goodnight.
siri is a phrase used as a greeting when saying goodbye to someone who is going to sleep.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'goodnight' is often a single concept, Kalenjin expressions often carry the weight of a blessing or a wish for safety through the night.
- The utterance of a goodbye before sleep can be more formal when addressing elders, often involving specific honorific structures not required in English.
- While English speakers use 'goodnight' as a parting, Kalenjin speakers often use similar brevity to signal that the social interaction for the day has concluded.
Examples in context
- Siri.Goodnight.
- Siri, kityon.Goodnight, sleep well.
- Siri, mureet.Goodnight, see you tomorrow.
Example conversation
Kipkorir is leaving Cherotich's house late at night.
- CherotichSiri, Kipkorir.Goodnight, Kipkorir.
- KipkorirSiri, Cherotich.Goodnight, Cherotich.
- CherotichKityon.Sleep well.
- KipkorirKongoi.Thank you.
