How to Say ‘Goodbye!’ in German
Auf wiedersehen!
owf VEE-dur-zey-en
[owf VEE-dur-zey-en]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally translates to 'Until we see each other again.'
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a standard formal farewell and can also be used informally.
Phrase Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
Goodbye
A formal farewell used when parting.
Sie verabschiedete sich und sagte: Auf wiedersehen!
She said goodbye and said: Goodbye!
wiedersehen
[VEE-dur-zey-en]
goodbye
Refers to the act of bidding farewell.
Er winkte und sagte: Auf wiedersehen!
He waved and said: goodbye!
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