A2German

Saying Goodbye

Use these phrases to wrap up conversations, leave smoothly, and say goodbye in everyday social and practical situations.

Key Phrases

Voice
Saying goodbye · 3 ways to say it

Tschüss!

casual

Bye!

Most common informal goodbye among friends, coworkers, and in everyday shops.

Auf Wiedersehen!

neutral

Goodbye!

Standard polite farewell suitable for any situation, especially with strangers.

Auf Wiedersehen, einen schönen Tag noch!

polite

Goodbye, have a nice day!

Polite formula frequently used when leaving stores, offices, or appointments.

Announcing departure · 2 ways to say it

Ich muss jetzt los.

casual

I have to head off now.

Natural way to tell friends or colleagues you need to leave.

Ich muss jetzt leider gehen.

neutral

Unfortunately, I have to go now.

Polite and standard explanation when wrapping up a visit or conversation.

Saying see you later · 2 ways to say it

Bis später!

casual

See you later!

Use when you expect to see the person again later on the same day.

Bis bald!

neutral

See you soon!

Friendly parting when you will meet again in the near future.

Wishing someone well · 2 ways to say it

Mach's gut!

casual

Take care!

Informal and warm; only use with people you address with 'du'.

Passen Sie gut auf sich auf!

polite

Take good care of yourself!

Polite and caring farewell addressed to someone you speak to formally.

Saying goodbye on the phone

Auf Wiederhören!

neutral

Goodbye! (on the phone)

Used specifically at the end of a telephone call.

Practice Dialogue

Host
Noch ein Glas Wasser?
Guest
Nein danke, ich muss jetzt los.
Host
Schon? Es ist doch erst neun!
Guest
Ja, weil mein Bus gleich kommt. Das Essen war super!
Host
Danke, das freut mich! Dann bis bald.
Guest
Genau. Mach's gut und danke für alles!
Host
Sehr gerne! Komm gut nach Hause, tschüss!
Guest
Tschüss!

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