adieu in English
- adieu⇄adieu, interjection, noun, pl.adieus,adieux.
good-by; farewell.
Ex. to make one's adieus.
adieu in Hindi हिन्दी
adieu in Sindhi سنڌي
Adieu
Part of Speech
Interjection
Pronunciation
/æˈdjuː/
Definitions
A farewell; an expression of good wishes when someone leaves.
Usage Examples
- With a wave, she said adieu to her friends.
- The novel ends with the protagonist's heartfelt adieu.
Etymology
Derived from French, where "adieu" literally means "to God," a contraction of "à Dieu."
Synonyms
- Farewell
- Goodbye
Antonyms
- Hello
- Welcome
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | adiós | /aˈðjos/ |
| French | adieu | /a.djø/ |
| German | auf Wiedersehen | /aʊf ˈviːdɐˌzeːən/ |
| Italian | addio | /adˈdi.o/ |
| Chinese | 再见 | /zài jiàn/ |
| Japanese | さようなら | /sayōnara/ |
| Korean | 안녕히 가세요 | /annyeonghi gaseyo/ |
| Russian | прощай | /proshchay/ |
| Arabic | وداعا | /wadaʿan/ |
| Portuguese | adeus | /aˈdewʃ/ |
| Turkish | hoşça kal | /hoʃˈtʃa kɑɫ/ |
| Dutch | vaarwel | /ˈvaːrʋɛl/ |
| Swedish | farväl | /fɑːrˈvɛl/ |
| Finnish | näkemiin | /ˈnækemiːn/ |
| Hungarian | viszontlátásra | /ˈvisontˌlaːtaːʃrɒ/ |
| Czech | sbohem | /ˈzbo.ɦɛm/ |
| Romanian | adio | /aˈdi.o/ |
| Thai | ลาก่อน | /lâa kàwn/ |
| Vietnamese | tạm biệt | /tʰaːm bɪət/ |
| Indonesian | selamat tinggal | /səˈlamat ˈtiŋɡəl/ |
| Malay | selamat tinggal | /səˈlamat ˈtiŋɡəl/ |
| Filipino | paalam | /pɑː'ɑːlɑm/ |
| Swahili | kwaheri | /kwaˈheri/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly based on regional dialects and languages.
Historical Usage
The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, originally adopted from French.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, the context of saying adieu can vary from casual to formal, often carrying emotional weight.
More Information
This section explores the use of adieu in literature and film, as well as its significance in various cultures.