Güle güle
phrase
Pronunciation: /gew-LEH gew-LEH/
English Meaning
Goodbye (said by person staying)
“Güle güle” in Example Sentences
Güle güle, dikkat et.
Goodbye, take care.
Güle güle, yine bekleriz!
Goodbye, come again!
— Hoşça kal! — Güle güle!
— Bye! — Bye, take care!
Usage Note
Only the person who stays behind says 'Güle güle'. Shopkeepers often add 'Yine bekleriz' (We'll be expecting you again).
Grammar & Usage
Literally means 'go smilingly'. Used exclusively by the person staying behind.
Word Origin & Etymology
Reduplication of 'güle', from the verb 'gülmek' (to laugh/smile). Literally 'smilingly'.
Cultural Context
Said by the person staying behind. The cultural implication is 'Go with a smile on your face'.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Güle güle kullanın”
“Use it in good health (said when someone buys something new)”
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