Leave-taking in Malayalam

Leave-taking is വിടവാങ്ങല്‍ (vidavaangal) in Malayalam, the noun for taking leave of people. Schools and offices in Kerala use it on the banner of a farewell function. It names the parting itself, not the words spoken at it.

Most common translation

വിടവാങ്ങല്‍ (vidavaangal)

Leave-taking.

അദ്ധ്യാപകന്റെ വിടവാങ്ങല്‍ ചടങ്ങ് ഇന്നായിരുന്നു.

adhyaapakante vidavaangal chadangu innaayirunnu.

The teacher's leave-taking ceremony was today.

Dictionary entry

Just one option is listed, and it is a noun for the act of departure rather than a greeting you say aloud.

Common questions

How do you say leave-taking in Malayalam?

വിടവാങ്ങല്‍ (vidavaangal).

Can vidavaangal mean a farewell party?

Yes, it is regularly used for a send-off held for someone who is leaving.