बाय-बाय

/bāya-bāya/
bye-bye

बाय-बाय, मिलते हैं कल!

Bye-bye, see you tomorrow!


informal

An informal way to say goodbye, borrowed from English.

उसने कहा, 'बाय-बाय!' और चला गया।

He said, 'Bye-bye!' and left.

बच्चे खेलने के बाद बाय-बाय बोलकर चले गए।

The kids played and then said bye-bye and left.

Commonly used in casual conversations, especially among younger speakers or in urban areas.

Related Phrases

टाटाword
another informal way to say goodbye

Pro Tip

When to use 'बाय-बाय'

Use 'बाय-बाय' in casual conversations, especially with friends, family, or peers. It’s a friendly and modern way to say goodbye.

Gold Rule

Avoid in formal settings

'बाय-बाय' is informal. In formal or traditional contexts, use 'अलविदा' or 'फिर मिलेंगे'.

Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'bye-bye', which is a reduplication of 'bye' (short for 'goodbye'). The term gained popularity in Hindi due to the influence of English in modern communication.

Usage Notes

Prefer 'अलविदा' or 'फिर मिलेंगे' in formal or traditional contexts. 'बाय-बाय' is more suited for informal settings.

Word Breakdown

बाय
short for 'bye' (from English)
root
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बाय
reduplication for emphasis
root
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