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How do say goodbye in Punjabi?

Here are a few ways to say goodbye in Punjabi, depending on the context:

Formal:

* "Sat Sri Akal" (ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ): This is the most common and polite way to say goodbye, literally meaning "True Lord is Great." It's suitable for all situations.

Informal:

* "Alvida" (ਅਲਵਿਦਾ): This is a borrowed word from Urdu and means "goodbye." It's suitable for friends and family.

* "Chalo" (ਚਲੋ): This means "let's go" and can be used as a casual way of saying goodbye.

* "Hukam" (ਹੁਕਮ): This means "your order" and is a casual way to say goodbye, particularly among young people.

Adding a personal touch:

You can make your farewell more personal by adding a phrase like:

* "Khush reh" (ਖੁਸ਼ ਰਹਿ): Meaning "stay happy."

* "Milaan te" (ਮਿਲਾਂ ਤੇ): Meaning "we'll meet again."

* "Deewana reh" (ਦੀਵਾਨਾ ਰਹਿ): Meaning "stay in love" (used playfully).

Note: The pronunciation might vary depending on the region and dialect of Punjabi.

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