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servus

/ˈzɛʁvʊs/
interjection★Intermediate— hello or goodbye (informal)
informal

An informal greeting or farewell, similar to 'hi' or 'bye'

Servus, lass uns gehen!

Bye, let's go!

💡

Common in Southern Germany, Austria, and Bavaria. Can be used for both greetings and farewells.

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💡Pro Tip

Regional Usage

Servus is most common in Bavaria, Austria, and South Tyrol. In Northern Germany, it may be unfamiliar.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'servus' (slave), originally used as a polite form of address in medieval times.

📝Usage Notes

Primarily used in informal contexts, especially in Southern German-speaking regions. Avoid in formal settings.

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