Paalaman (en. Farewell)

pa·a·la·man

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A statement or act of saying goodbye.
His farewell was full of emotion.
Ang kanyang paalaman ay puno ng damdamin.
A formal way of expressing departure.
In his farewell, he conveyed messages to his companions.
Sa kanyang paalaman, nagbigay siya ng mga mensahe sa mga kasama.
The ceremony or occasion for saying goodbye.
We brought flowers to his farewell.
Nagdala kami ng bulaklak sa kanyang paalaman.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'paalam' meaning 'farewell' or 'leave'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Goodbye!
A way of saying goodbye or leaving.
Paalam na!
Until we meet again!
Face the future with hope for a new meeting.
Hanggang sa muling pagkikita!

Related Words

translation
The process of saying goodbye or leaving a place or person.
salin
will be
Change from one state, often used in the context of leaving.
magiging

Slang Meanings

Like goodbye, but more emotional.
He said goodbye to everyone before leaving the country.
Nagpaalam na siya sa lahat bago umalis ng bansa.
Goodbye with a sense of longing.
It's hard to say goodbye, especially when you love the person.
Ang hirap magpaalam, lalo na kung mahal mo ang tao.
Last hurrah or farewell party.
We organized a send-off party for our friend who is leaving.
Nag-organize kami ng paalaman para sa kaibigan namin na aalis na.
Short messages of goodbyes.
All the goodbyes in our chat group are complete.
Kumpleto na ang mga paalaman sa chat group namin.