chi pisa la chike
The phrase "see you later" in Choctaw is chi pisa la chike.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The expression chi pisa la chike literally translates to "I will see you later".
Did you know?
- Choctaw is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single word can often convey the meaning of an entire English sentence by adding prefixes and suffixes to a root like pisa.
- The word pisa for 'to see' is often used metaphorically in Choctaw to describe understanding or realizing a truth, not just physical sight.
- While English speakers say 'see you later' to mean a generic goodbye, a Choctaw speaker using chi pisa la chike is making a specific grammatical prediction about a future encounter.
Examples in context
- Chi pisa la chike, mama.See you later, mom.
Example conversation
Jessica and William are leaving a gathering.
- JessicaChi pisa la chike, William.See you later, William.
- WilliamChi pisa la chike, Jessica.See you later, Jessica.
- JessicaToli, chi pisa la chike.Okay, see you later.
- WilliamChi pisa la chike.See you later.
