How to Say ‘Goodbye.’ in German
Auf Wiedersehen.
owf VEE-der-zay-en
[owf VEE-der-zay-en]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is polite and slightly formal, so it fits well with staff in a restaurant. With friends or in casual settings, people more often say [Tschüss].
Phrase Breakdown
Auf
[owf]
until / on
In this farewell phrase, it contributes the sense of 'until we see each other again.'
Auf Wiedersehen und einen schönen Abend!
Goodbye and have a nice evening!
Wiedersehen
[VEE-der-zay-en]
seeing again / goodbye
Part of the formal farewell 'Auf Wiedersehen,' used when leaving a restaurant or shop.
Sagen Sie beim Gehen Wiedersehen.
Say goodbye when leaving.
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