farewell
word
/ˌfɛɹˈwɛɫ/
fair-WEL
/feəwˈɛl/
fair-WEL
Definition
A farewell is something you say or do when you leave someone, especially if you may not see them again for a long time. It can be a noun or a slightly formal word used to mean goodbye.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and emotional than everyday 'goodbye'. Common combinations are 'farewell party', 'farewell speech', and 'bid farewell to'. As a direct exclamation ('Farewell!'), it sounds literary, serious, or old-fashioned in modern conversation.
Spanish: despedida - adiósPortuguese (BR): despedida - adeusPortuguese (PT): despedida - adeusChinese (Simplified): 告别 - 再见Chinese (Traditional): 告別 - 再見Hindi: विदाई - अलविदाArabic: وداع - توديعBengali: বিদায় - বিদায়ের অনুষ্ঠানRussian: прощание - прощальный (мероприятие)Japanese: 別れ - 送別（イベント）Vietnamese: chia tay - buổi tiễn biệtKorean: 작별 - 이별 (행사)Turkish: veda - veda töreniUrdu: رخصت - الوداع (تقریب)Indonesian: perpisahan
Example Sentences
We had a farewell dinner for our teacher.
basic
She gave him a sad farewell at the station.
basic
The letter ended with the word farewell.
basic
We should grab coffee before your farewell next week.
natural
He stood up and said, "Farewell, my friends."
natural
It was hard to bid farewell to the city we called home.
natural