intj
ciao
chow
Ciao (intj) means an informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye". Example: “Ciao! See you tomorrow.”
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An informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye".
"Ciao! See you tomorrow."
"He waved and said "ciao" as he left the café."
How to use ciao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual Italian word for both hello and goodbye, widely used in English too.
When to use it
Informal and casual — used with friends, not in formal settings.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ciaos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".
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What does “ciao” mean?
The word “ciao” means an informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye". In plain terms, a casual Italian word for both hello and goodbye, widely used in English too.
How do you pronounce “ciao”?
“Ciao” is pronounced chow (/t͡ʃaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ciao” in a sentence?
Here is “ciao” used in a sentence: “Ciao! See you tomorrow.”
What part of speech is “ciao”?
“Ciao” is an intj.
Where does the word “ciao” come from?
The word “ciao” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian ciao, originally from a Venetian phrase meaning "your servant" — related to the word "slave".
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