बाय

/bɑːj/
bye

बाय, फिर मिलेंगे।

Bye, see you later.


informal

informal way to say goodbye in Hindi, borrowed from English

मैं जा रहा हूँ, बाय!

I'm leaving, bye!

बाय, कल मिलते हैं।

Bye, see you tomorrow.

Used primarily in urban and younger demographics. Less common in traditional or rural contexts.

Pro Tip

Casual Farewell

Use 'बाय' in informal contexts with friends or peers. It's equivalent to saying 'bye' in English.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Avoid using 'बाय' in formal settings like business meetings or with elders. Prefer traditional Hindi farewells like 'अलविदा' or 'फिर मिलेंगे' in such cases.

Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'bye', short for 'goodbye'. The term 'goodbye' itself is a contraction of 'God be with ye'.

Usage Notes

Common in casual conversations, especially among friends and younger people. Not typically used in formal or traditional settings.

Word Breakdown

बाय
shortened form of 'bye' from English
loanword
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश