auf Wiedersehen

Until we meet

Auf Wiedersehen is German for goodbye, literally meaning "until we see again." It's used in English as a slightly formal or playful farewell, often when someone is departing for an extended time: Auf Wiedersehen, my friend—see you next summer.

farewell

goodbye

Departing salutation

ciao · shalom · arrivederci · vale · cheerio · ta-ta · so long · fare-thee-well · parting · leave-taking

German

goodbye

Departing salutation

Bavaria · Berlin · Oktoberfest · Autobahn · Goethe · Beethoven · Mozart · Volkswagen · Bratwurst · Riesling

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greeting vs. parting

auf Wiedersehenhallo

Exclamation of greeting

hello · greetings · welcome · good morning · hi

formality register

auf Wiedersehenciao

Italian dual-purpose salutation

bye · see ya · later · cheerio · peace out

finality of parting

auf Wiedersehenadieu

Formal leave-taking

farewell · final goodbye · vale · adios · rest in peace

Family

seen, seeing

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G