Sep 6, 2010 · (The origin of "goodbye" is "God be with you", so arguably the other person ought to be going on a significant journey that you have to wish such support.) This distinction is …

Jul 27, 2007 · I believe that "goodbye" is used far more often than "farewell" which sounds to my ears much more formal. (I used to quote Google hits to determine if a word was used more …

When a term originates in northern English dialects as "ta" appears to, I often begin by looking at nordic languages as much of northern England was conquered by the Vikings and the parts of …

Dec 5, 2012 · At least some of these instances of the phrase—in the context of the poem, which is the last on in this edition of the book—clearly allude to the meaning "farewell." This is five …

May 13, 2013 · "Goodbye," however, is often understood as an indefinite parting, that it may be the last time you will see the person again. Examples are when a parent dies and you say …

Yes, it's all about register. Just to add that in British English we can also use "Cheers" to informally say "Goodbye" as well as "Thanks" and when offering a toast. All three meanings …

In answer to your original question, English has many words that mean or have meant both hello and goodbye. They're not in common use because, well, English has many words. The benefit …

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Feb 28, 2016 · Japanese for 'goodbye'; however, it carries more finality. Instead of being used at the end of a day, as in "Goodbye see you tomorrow," it would be used in situations where you …

Nov 27, 2008 · Hi Vost, It can be either a casual farwell or an expression of concern. The way in which it is spoken and in combination with the speaker's facial expression it can convey: …