Vocabulary: Core & Everyday Vocabulary (A1) - Lesson 6: Leave-taking

Lesson 6: Leave-taking

Core & Everyday Vocabulary (A1)

Every conversation has a beginning and an end. You know how to say "hello," and now it's time to learn how to say "goodbye" in different ways. The words we use to end a conversation politely are called "leave-takings."

Word Bank

• Goodbye / Bye (phrase) | លាហើយ
  The most common words for leaving. 'Bye' is more casual.
  Example: "Goodbye, see you tomorrow!"
• See you later (phrase) | ជួបគ្នាពេលក្រោយ
  A friendly way to say you will meet again soon.
  Example: "I have to go now. See you later!"
• Take care (phrase) | រក្សាសុខភាពផង
  A warm, kind way to say goodbye.
  Example: "It was nice to see you. Take care."
• Have a good day (phrase) | សូមអោយមានថ្ងៃល្អ
  A polite wish for someone when you leave.
  Example: "Bye, Bora! Have a good day!"
• You too (phrase) | អ្នកក៏ដូចគ្នា
  A simple, polite reply to a good wish.
  Example: "A: Have a good day! B: Thanks, you too!"

Usage Note: A Quick Reminder

Remember from Lesson 4: "Good night" is only a leave-taking phrase. You say it when you leave a place late at night, or when someone is going to bed. You never use it to say 'hello'.

In Conversation

It's 5:00 PM in Siem Reap. Srey and Maria are finishing their conversation.

Srey: It was so nice to chat with you, Maria.

Maria: You too, Srey! But I have to go now.

Srey: Okay, no problem. Take care.

Maria: Thanks! I will see you later this week.

Srey: Yes! Goodbye for now. Have a good evening!

Maria: Thanks, you too! Bye!

Check Your Understanding

1. You are leaving a shop in the morning. What is a polite thing to say?
   • a) Good morning.
   • b) Goodbye, have a good day!
   • c) I'm fine, thank you.
   Answer: b) Goodbye, have a good day!

2. Your friend says, "Have a good evening!". What is the best reply?
   • a) You too.
   • b) Okay.
   • c) See you later.
   Answer: a) You too.

3. Which phrase is a warm and kind way to say goodbye, like you are wishing them well?
   • a) See you later.
   • b) Goodbye.
   • c) Take care.
   Answer: c) Take care.

Your Mission

1. Practice: When you leave a conversation with a friend today, use a new phrase like "See you later" or "Take care."
2. My Dialogue: Write a short dialogue in your notebook where two people say goodbye using at least two different phrases from the Word Bank.
3. Listen: Pay attention to how people say goodbye in an English movie. Do they say "Bye"? "See you"? "Take care"?