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title: "Goodbye in Tagalog: Paalam | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say \"Goodbye\" in Tagalog. \"Paalam\" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations."
language: en
source: "TagaTuro"
url: https://www.tagaturo.com/phrases/goodbye/
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# How to Say "Goodbye" in Tagalog

Learn how to say "Goodbye" in Tagalog. "Paalam" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations.

## Quick answer
Goodbye in Tagalog is "Paalam" (formal: "Paalam po").

## Pronunciation
Say it as "pah-ah-lahm".

Respectful version: Paalam po

## When to use it
Use when parting ways. Add po for a respectful goodbye.

## Example conversations
- Paalam po, Nanay. - Goodbye, Mom. (family farewell)
- Paalam, ingat ka. - Goodbye, take care. (farewell)

## Common responses
- Ingat
- Sige

## Related phrases
- [Good Night](/phrases/good-night/) - Magandang Gabi
- [Good Afternoon](/phrases/good-afternoon/) - Magandang Hapon
- [Thank You](/phrases/thank-you/) - Salamat

## Related category
- [Greetings](/categories/greetings/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog phrases](/phrases/)
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