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Alvida in English: Goodbye (अलविदा)
Goodbye
Hindi (Devanagari)
अलविदा
Hindi (English letters)
alvida
अलविदा (alvida) can be expressed as “Goodbye” in English. For example: “Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow.”
“alvida” kehna ho, to English mein “Goodbye” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Leaving a colleague after lunch
Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow.
अच्छा, अलविदा! कल ऑफिस में मिलते हैं।
achha, alvida! kal office mein milte hain.
How to pronounce “Goodbye”
Say it in English
good-BIGH
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Goodbye: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Goodbye | अलविदा alvida The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic interjection form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow. | अच्छा, अलविदा! कल ऑफिस में मिलते हैं। achha, alvida! kal office mein milte hain. Leaving a colleague after lunch | Leaving a colleague after lunch |
| Goodbye friends, see you again! | अलविदा दोस्तों, फिर मिलेंगे! alvida doston, phir milenge! Saying bye to neighbors | Saying bye to neighbors |
“Goodbye” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
How to use “Goodbye” in English sentences
1. Leaving a colleague after lunch
Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow.
अच्छा, अलविदा! कल ऑफिस में मिलते हैं।
achha, alvida! kal office mein milte hain.
2. Saying bye to neighbors
Goodbye friends, see you again!
अलविदा दोस्तों, फिर मिलेंगे!
alvida doston, phir milenge!
3. Ending a phone call
Okay, goodbye, bye!
ठीक है, अलविदा, बाय!
theek hai, alvida, baai!
Common mistakes with “Goodbye”
Instead of
It are time, I should head out.
Say this
It's time, I should head out.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Instead of
It's time, I should to head out.
Say this
It's time, I should head out.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Leaving a tea stall with a friend
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
It's time, I should head out.
Show Hindi meaning
समय हो गया, मुझे निकलना चाहिए।
samay ho gaya, mujhe nikalna chahiye.
You
Okay. Goodbye, take care.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है। अलविदा, ध्यान रखना।
theek hai. alvida, dhyaan rakhna.
Partner
You too. See you again this evening?
Show Hindi meaning
तुम भी। फिर मिलेंगे शाम को?
tum bhi. phir milenge shaam ko?
You
Yes, see you. Goodbye!
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, मिलते हैं। अलविदा!
haan, milte hain. alvida!
Your turn: use “Goodbye”
Say this in English: अलविदा दोस्तों, फिर मिलेंगे! (alvida doston, phir milenge!)
Reveal sample answer
Goodbye friends, see you again!
अलविदा दोस्तों, फिर मिलेंगे!
alvida doston, phir milenge!
Compare your word order with “Goodbye friends, see you again!” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Goodbye” in English
Alvida ko English mein kya kehte hain?
अलविदा (alvida) can be expressed as “Goodbye” in English. For example: “Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow.”
What does “Goodbye” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Goodbye” means अलविदा (alvida). The sentence “Okay, goodbye! See you at the office tomorrow.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Goodbye” in a sentence?
Goodbye friends, see you again! Hindi meaning: अलविदा दोस्तों, फिर मिलेंगे! (alvida doston, phir milenge!). “Goodbye” is a short expression used as a response or exclamation. Match it to the situation and the relationship, as in the examples below.
What should I watch for when using “Goodbye”?
Tone matters with a short expression. Say it clearly and politely; an exclamation mark does not mean you need to shout.
