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Lebewohl
/ˈleːbəˌvoːl/
farewell
Er sagte Lebewohl und verließ das Haus.
He said farewell and left the house.
formal
A formal or emotional farewell, often implying a final or significant departure.
Sie tauschten ein letztes Lebewohl aus, bevor sie für immer auseinandergingen.
They exchanged a final farewell before parting forever.
Often used in literature or formal contexts to convey a sense of finality or deep emotion.
Collocations
Lebewohl sagento say farewellein letztes Lebewohla final farewell
Pro Tip
Formality
Use 'Lebewohl' for significant or final farewells, not for casual goodbyes.
Word Origin
From the German words 'Leben' (life) and 'Wohl' (well-being), literally meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye' in the sense of wishing someone well in life.
Usage Notes
While 'Auf Wiedersehen' is more common for casual goodbyes, 'Lebewohl' is used for more formal or emotionally charged farewells.
Word Breakdown
Leben
life
rootWohl
well-being
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