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Translation of Goodbye

Martin W. van Arkel wrote:
> I am looking for the translation of the word or meaning "goodbye".

Once again, I employ my standard answer to a question of how to translate
something.  What do you mean when you say "goodbye"?  I believe the origin
of the word is something like "God be with ye" -- if that's what you want
to say, then you can try "Walk with Kahless" or "May Kahless accompany you."

If you just want a word or phrase to use when leaving someone, then you can
say {Qapla'}.  That seems to be pretty common.  The TKD's introduction does
say there are no words for greetings; it's not so clear on closings.

-- ghunchu'wI'

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