Hoşça kal
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Pronunciation: /HOSH-cha kal/
English Meaning
Goodbye (said by person leaving)
“Hoşça kal” in Example Sentences
Hoşça kal, yarın görüşürüz.
Goodbye, see you tomorrow.
Hoşça kalın, her şey için teşekkürler!
Goodbye, thanks for everything!
Ben gidiyorum, hoşça kal.
I'm leaving, bye.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Hoşça kal | to one person (informal) |
| Hoşça kalın | to several people or formally |
Usage Note
The usual reply from the person who stays is 'Güle güle'.
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Görüşmek üzereKendine iyi bakAllahaısmarladık
Antonyms (Zıt Anlamlılar)
MerhabaHoş geldin
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Hoşça kal demek
Grammar & Usage
Literally means 'stay pleasantly'. Used exclusively by the person who is leaving the location.
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'hoşça' (pleasantly) + 'kal' (stay). Thus, 'stay pleasantly'.
Cultural Context
Turkish distinguishes between the person leaving and the person staying. 'Hoşça kal' is always said by the person who is departing.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Hoşça kal demek”
“To bid farewell”
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