A small insight on some of the words we use

We understand and use many phrases in English and even in our regional languages, which convey some meaning.
However, if we keenly listen and try to understand what they mean, and their root or origin, we actually realize that we have missed the real sense of those words.
Some words have Greek origin and some have a Latin origin. But there are few words, which are simple English, but got reworded or changed by the course of time.
There are many such words, for example disease. The word signifies: dis- ease, lack of ease. This word also signifies its antonym, the state of healthiness to be at ease.
A word like “Responsibility”, which sounds like a burden for many, actually signifies ‘Response-ability’, the ability to respond.

One such other word is Good Bye. I used to wonder what that word actually means and why is it used.
This word began as a Middle English phrase "God be with ye", which means God be with you! It’s a good wish one makes for a person going on some work. With advent of time, it is said as ‘Good Bye’. Going further people stared saying ‘Bye’… now Just ‘Bi”!!

So next time when you say ‘Good Bye’ to someone, stop for a moment, and remember to make a sincere wish.

God be with every one.