Language/Assyrian-neo-aramaic/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?
Hi Assyrian Neo-Aramaic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic. We will also learn some other useful phrases and expressions related to saying goodbye.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Drinks & Feelings and Emotions.
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| Assyrian Neo-Aramaic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ܐܠܗܐ | alhā | Goodbye |
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic is a Semitic language spoken by the Assyrian people. It is a modern form of the ancient Aramaic language, which was the lingua franca of the ancient Near East. Saying goodbye in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic is an important part of the language and culture.
The most common way to say goodbye in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic is "alhā". This is the equivalent of "goodbye" in English. To make it more formal, you can add the word "bētā", which means "for now". So, the phrase "alhā bētā" means "goodbye for now".
If you want to say goodbye forever, you can add the word "ānā", which means "forever". So, the phrase "alhā bētā ānā" means "goodbye forever". You can also add the phrase "wālhā bētā" which means "and ever". So, the phrase "alhā bētā ānā wālhā bētā" means "goodbye forever and ever". And if you want to emphasize the goodbye even more, you can add the phrase "wālhā bētā ānā" which means "and ever and ever". So, the phrase "alhā bētā ānā wālhā bētā ānā" means "goodbye forever and ever and ever".
Now that you know how to say goodbye in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, you can start using these phrases in your conversations. To improve your Assyrian Neo-Aramaic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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