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Bye

/baɪ/
interjection★Beginner— goodbyeLoanword from English Bye
informal

A casual way to say goodbye, often used in informal contexts.

Ich muss jetzt gehen. Bye!

I have to go now. Bye!

💡

Commonly used in spoken German, especially among younger people.

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💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'Auf Wiedersehen' in formal settings, while 'Bye' is more casual.

📖Word Origin

Borrowed from English 'bye', which is a shortened form of 'goodbye'.

📝Usage Notes

While 'Bye' is widely understood in German, native speakers more commonly use 'Tschüss' or 'Ciao' in everyday conversation.

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