sayonara
pronunciation
How to pronounce sayonara in British English:
UK ['sɑ:jɔ:'nɑ:rɑ:]
How to pronounce sayonara in American English:
US [ˌsaɪə'nɑrə]
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- Noun:
- a farewell remark
Word Origin
- sayonara
- "farewell, good-bye" 1875, from Japanese, literally "if it is to be that way," from sayo "that way," + nara "if."
Example
- 1. When I switch to an iphone with that bigger screen , I will be able to say " sayonara " to my laptop even more .
- 2. A great way to say " sayonara " to all that expensive gift paper .
- 3. Sabbatical 's usually a euphemism for " sayonara . "
- 4. My lingerie looks better on me than you - sayonara !
- 5. Sayonara , termites ! Hello , acne !