Wave goodbye Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪv/ /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ
WAYV gud-BYE
wˈeɪv/ /ɡʊdbˈaɪ
WAYV gud-BYE
Definition
To raise your hand and move it from side to side as a gesture to say goodbye to someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used in spoken English. Often used for non-verbal partings, especially when leaving from a distance or when it's not possible to speak. Common collocations: 'wave goodbye to someone'. Not used for formal or written farewells.
Spanish: despedirse con la manoPortuguese (BR): acenar tchau - acenar para se despedirPortuguese (PT): acenar adeus - acenar para se despedirChinese (Simplified): 挥手告别Chinese (Traditional): 揮手告別Hindi: हाथ हिलाकर अलविदा कहनाArabic: يُوَدِّع بالتلويحBengali: বিদায়ের জন্য হাত নাড়া - বিদায় জানানো (হাত নেড়ে)Russian: помахать на прощаниеJapanese: 手を振って別れを告げるVietnamese: vẫy tay chào tạm biệtKorean: 손을 흔들며 작별 인사를 하다Turkish: el sallayarak veda etmekUrdu: الوداع میں ہاتھ ہلاناIndonesian: melambaikan tangan untuk berpamitan
Example Sentences
She smiled and waved goodbye to her friends.
basic
The little boy stood at the window to wave goodbye to his mother.
basic
Please wave goodbye to your teacher before you leave.
basic
We watched the train leave and waved goodbye until it was out of sight.
natural
He didn’t say a word, just waved goodbye from the car.
natural
It was hard to wave goodbye after such a great vacation together.
natural