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Tschau

/tʃaʊ/
interjection★Beginner— bye
informal

An informal way to say goodbye, similar to 'ciao' in Italian.

Tschau, wir sehen uns später!

Bye, see you later!

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Commonly used in Southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Regional Usage

While 'Tschau' is widely understood, 'Tschüss' is more common in Northern Germany.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Italian 'ciao,' which itself comes from the Venetian phrase 's-ciao' meaning 'I am your slave.'

📝Usage Notes

More casual than 'Auf Wiedersehen' and often used among friends or in informal settings.

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