Auf Wiedersehen

/aʊf ˈviːdɐˌzeːən/

goodbye

Auf Wiedersehen, Herr Schmidt!

Goodbye, Mr. Schmidt!

formal

A formal or polite way to say goodbye in German, often used in written or spoken contexts where a more formal tone is appropriate.

Sie sagte Auf Wiedersehen und verließ den Raum.

She said goodbye and left the room.

While 'Tschüss' is more casual, 'Auf Wiedersehen' is the standard formal way to say goodbye in German.

Synonyms

good day

bye

Use 'Auf Wiedersehen' in formal contexts or with strangers, while 'Tschüss' is more casual.

Literally 'until we see each other again', combining 'auf' (until), 'wieder' (again), and 'sehen' (to see).

Used in formal settings, letters, or when addressing someone with respect. Less common in casual conversation among friends.

Auf

until

prefix

Wieder

again

root

sehen

to see

root

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