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Goodbye (may God protect you)

Allah hafez

AHL-lah HAH-fez

About this phrase

Literally

God (be your) guardian

When to use it

The common parting phrase among Bangladeshi Muslims, said when leaving or ending a call. It carries a religious well-wish, so it fits respectful, warm goodbyes; a secular or cross-community alternative is a simple bidaay.

How it feels

Respectful, warm, with a religious well-wish.

Formality

Formal

Grammar

Word by word

Examples

Kotha hobe, Allah hafez

We'll talk again, goodbye

Shabdhane jaben, Allah hafez

Go carefully, goodbye

In a conversation

You

Aj tahole ashi, Allah hafez.

I'll take my leave for today, goodbye.

Other

Allah hafez, bhalo thakben.

Goodbye, take care.

Common replies

Allah hafez

Goodbye (said back)

Bhalo thakben

Take care (formal)