Swahili
buriani
bu-ri-A-ni
How to say it
Swahiliburianibu-ri-A-nisoon
Englishfarewellsoon
Frenchadieusoon
Meaning
a farewell said when someone is setting off on a journey.
Good to know
used specifically for a journey of some length, not everyday goodbyes.
Examples
- Tulipeana buriani kabla ya safari yake.We said our farewells before his journey.
- Marafiki waliagana buriani uwanjani wa ndege.Friends exchanged farewells at the airport.
- Alitoa hotuba fupi ya buriani.He gave a short farewell speech.
- Ni vigumu kusema buriani kwa mtu unayempenda.It's hard to say farewell to someone you love.
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