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How to Say ‘See you soon, maybe.’ in German

Bis bald vielleicht.

biss bahlt fee-LIKEHT

[biss bahlt fee-LIKEHT]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Tacking on vielleicht keeps a goodbye light and low-pressure. It hints you'd like to see them again without pushing for a number or a date.

Phrase Breakdown

Bis

[biss]

until / see you

Often used in farewells together with a time expression, like bis bald.

Example

Bis zum nächsten Networking-Treffen bleiben wir per E-Mail in Kontakt.

Until the next networking meeting, we’ll stay in touch by email.

bald

[bahlt]

soon

An adverb meaning soon; common in friendly farewells.

Example

Ich hoffe, wir sprechen bald nach der Messe noch einmal.

I hope we speak again soon after the fair.

vielleicht

[fee-LIKEHT]

maybe / perhaps

an adverb used when you are unsure

Example

Vielleicht komme ich morgen.

Maybe I will come tomorrow.

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