goodbye in German
goodbye in German is auf Wiedersehen, adieu, tschüss — goodbye means a word used to say farewell when someone is leaving.
goodbye in German
auf Wiedersehen
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
adieu
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
tschüss
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
tschau
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
auf Wiederhören
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Gott befohlen
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Abschied
An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
auf Wiedersehen
An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
What does "goodbye" mean?
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intj A word used to say farewell when someone is leaving.
"She waved goodbye as the train pulled away."
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noun An act of saying farewell.
"Their goodbye at the airport was tearful."
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goodbye in a sentence
- She waved goodbye as the train pulled away.
- He said his goodbyes and left the party early.
- Their goodbye at the airport was tearful.
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What is "goodbye" in German?
"goodbye" in German is auf Wiedersehen, adieu, tschüss. goodbye means: A word used to say farewell when someone is leaving.
How do you use "goodbye" in a sentence?
Example: "She waved goodbye as the train pulled away." In German, "goodbye" is auf Wiedersehen, adieu, tschüss.
Are there other ways to say "goodbye" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "goodbye": auf Wiedersehen, adieu, tschüss, tschau, auf Wiederhören, Gott befohlen.
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