ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು
hushāragiru
In Kannada, "take care" is expressed as ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು (hushāragiru).
While the phrase literally translates to "be careful", it is commonly used as a parting phrase similar to "take care" in English.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hushāru (care, caution or health) and iru (be).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು is used in informal settings with friends or younger people. To address elders or a group, use the polite version ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರಿ.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the polite or plural form when speaking to elders or a group, change the ending to ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರಿ.
How do you pronounce it?
hushāragiru
Did you know?
- The root ಹುಷಾರು is widely believed to be a loanword from the Persian word 'hushyār', meaning 'awake' or 'alert'.
- The word ಹುಷಾರು can refer to both mental alertness and physical health. Because of this, ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು is used as both a 'take care' parting and a wish for a sick person to recover.
- In many South Indian cultures, including Kannada-speaking areas, parting phrases are often accompanied by a slight nod or a joining of hands rather than a wave.
Examples in context
- ಮತ್ತೆ ಸಿಗೋಣ, ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು.matte sigōṇa, huṣārāgiru.Let's meet again, take care.
- ನಾಳೆ ನೋಡೋಣ, ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು.nāḷe nōḍōṇa, huṣārāgiru.See you tomorrow, take care.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways at a bus stop.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaರಾಹುಲ್, ನಾನು ಈಗ ಹೋಗಲೇ?Rāhul, nānu īga hōgalē?Rahul, should I leave now?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಹೌದು ಸೌಮ್ಯ, ಹುಷಾರಾಗಿರು.haudu Saumya, huṣārāgiru.Yes Saumya, take care.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು, ಬಾಯ್!dhanyavādagalu, bāy!Thank you, bye!
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಬಾಯ್, ಮತ್ತೆ ಸಿಗೋಣ.bāy, matte sigōṇa.Bye, see you again.
