tschüss

/tʃʏs/
interjectionBeginner
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

Synonyms

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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
root
+
üss
a diminutive or softened ending
suffix
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