Pamamaalam (en. Farewell)

pa-ma-ma-a-lam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of leaving or saying goodbye.
Farewells are always hard for those in love.
Ang pamamaalam ay laging mahirap para sa mga nagmamahalan.
A statement used to express departure.
The farewell of her friend was very emotional.
Ang pamamaalam ng kanyang kaibigan ay napaka-emosyonal.
An occasion to say goodbye before leaving.
They held a farewell for their teacher.
Nagsagawa sila ng pamamaalam sa kanilang guro.

Etymology

root word: 'alam' with prefix 'pama-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

last message or farewell to someone
huling mensahe o paalam sa isang tao
pahimakas
goodbye with the hope of meeting again
paalam na mayroon pang susunod na pagkikita
hanggang sa muli

Related Words

departure
process of leaving from a place or person
pag-alis
question
inquiry before leaving, which may be a final conversation
tanong

Slang Meanings

Goodbye!
Okay, I’m saying goodbye now. Bye!
Sige, pamamaalam na ako. Bbye na!
See you later!
I’m off now, see you later!
Pamamaalam na ako, kita-kits sa susunod!
Laters!
I’m saying goodbye, laters friends!
Pamamaalam na, laters mga bes!
Bye, for now!
I’m off now, bye for now!
Pamamaalam na, paalam, lata!