Bye
/baɪ/Loanword from English Bye
goodbye
Bis bald! Bye!
See you soon! Bye!
informal
A casual way to say goodbye, often used in informal contexts.
Ich muss jetzt gehen. Bye!
I have to go now. Bye!
Commonly used in spoken German, especially among younger people.
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Auf Wiedersehen' in formal settings, while 'Bye' is more casual.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'bye', which is a shortened form of 'goodbye'.
Usage Notes
While 'Bye' is widely understood in German, native speakers more commonly use 'Tschüss' or 'Ciao' in everyday conversation.
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