Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye
Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Pulaar. We will also learn some other useful phrases related to saying goodbye.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Express Surprise & Family.
Words[edit | edit source]
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ñaawtee | naaw-tee | Goodbye |
| ñaawtee deege | naaw-tee dee-ge | Goodbye (formal) |
| ñaawtee nde | naaw-tee n-de | Goodbye (informal) |
| ñaawtee nde walla | naaw-tee n-de wa-la | Goodbye for now |
| ñaawtee nde yamiraa | naaw-tee n-de ya-mee-raa | Goodbye forever |
| ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla | naaw-tee n-de ya-mee-raa wa-la | Goodbye for good |
| ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla nde | naaw-tee n-de ya-mee-raa wa-la n-de | Goodbye for good (informal) |
| ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla deege | naaw-tee n-de ya-mee-raa wa-la dee-ge | Goodbye for good (formal) |
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In Pulaar, the way you say goodbye depends on the context and the relationship between the two people. For example, if you are talking to someone who is older than you, you should use the formal version of the phrase. On the other hand, if you are talking to someone who is younger than you, you should use the informal version.
It is also important to note that the phrase "Goodbye for good" is used when you are saying goodbye to someone for the last time. This phrase is usually used when someone is leaving a place or a country for good.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is an example dialogue between two people saying goodbye:
Person 1: ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla deege! (Goodbye for good!)
Person 2: ñaawtee nde! (Goodbye!)
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of Pulaar goodbye phrases with this quiz:
1. What is the informal way of saying "Goodbye for good"? A. ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla B. ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla deege C. ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla nde
2. What is the formal way of saying "Goodbye"? A. ñaawtee nde B. ñaawtee deege C. ñaawtee nde yamiraa
3. What is the informal way of saying "Goodbye"? A. ñaawtee nde yamiraa walla B. ñaawtee nde C. ñaawtee deege
Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. B
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now you know how to say "Good Bye" in Pulaar! To improve your Pulaar Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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