What does it mean word for word?
The phrase फिर मिलेंगे is composed of phir (again) and milenge (will meet).
Which one should you use?
While फिर मिलेंगे is the standard way to say "see you", you might encounter फिर मिलते हैं, which is a more relaxed way to say "see you later" or "let's meet again". Additionally, मिलते हैं is a casual way to simply say "see you".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
फिर मिलेंगे is the standard form. For a more relaxed or conversational tone, you can use फिर मिलते हैं or the casual मिलते हैं.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb milenge is in the future tense and is grammatically plural or polite. This makes it the standard form to use whether you are speaking to one person or many. If a speaker wants to emphasize that they specifically will meet you again, they might use the first-person singular form फिर मिलूँगा.
How do you pronounce it?
phir milenge
Did you know?
- In very formal or religious contexts, people may use राम राम (ram ram) instead of फिर मिलेंगे to signal a departure.
- The word फिर in the phrase shares an ancestral root with the verb 'to roam' or 'to wander', suggesting a connection between 'again' and the act of moving through space.
- In many South Asian cultures, including the Hindi-speaking regions, the idea of 'meeting' is often prioritized over the idea of 'seeing' when parting ways.
Examples in context
- फिर मिलेंगे।I'll see you later.This sentence is useful for saying "I'll see you later."Tatoeba #450434 by minshirui, translation #32706 by CK
- आपका स्वागत है। फिर मिलेंगे।You're welcome. See you later.
- हां, पक्का! फिर मिलते हैं।Sure! See you then.
- ठीक है, फिर मिलेंगे।thik hai, phir milenge.Okay, see you later.
- चलो चलते हैं, फिर मिलेंगे।chalo chalte hain, phir milenge.Let's go, see you later.
Example conversation
Vikas and Neha are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- विकास Vikasआज बहुत मज़ा आया, नेहा।aaj bahut mazaa aaya, neha.I had a lot of fun today, Neha.
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, मुझे भी। फिर मिलेंगे।haan, mujhe bhi. phir milenge.Yes, me too. See you later.
- विकास Vikasअपना ख्याल रखना।apna khayaal rakhna.Take care of yourself.
- नेहा Nehaतुम भी, विकास।tum bhi, vikas.You too, Vikas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries फिर, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
