tschüss
/tʃʏs/interjection★Beginner
informal
An informal way to say goodbye, often used in casual or friendly contexts.
Tschüss, bis morgen!
Bye, see you tomorrow!
Tschüss, und danke für alles!
Bye, and thanks for everything!
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Commonly used in everyday conversations among friends and family.
Collocations
tschüss sagento say goodbyetschüss machento leave
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Related Phrases
tschüssikowskiphrase
A playful, exaggerated way to say goodbye, often used humorously.
💡Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use 'tschüss' with friends and family, but opt for 'auf Wiedersehen' in more formal settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The 'tsch' sound is a unique German sound, similar to the 'ch' in 'loch' but with a 't' sound before it.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the German word 'Abschied' (farewell), with the diminutive suffix '-chen' softened to '-ss' in colloquial speech.
📝Usage Notes
More casual than 'auf Wiedersehen' and often used in quick or informal farewells.
Word Breakdown
tsch
a sound representing a quick, informal farewell
rootüss
a diminutive or softened ending
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