B1German

Saying Goodbye

Use these phrases to conclude a conversation and take your leave gracefully, whether chatting informally with friends or parting ways in a polite professional setting.

Key Phrases

Voice
Saying goodbye · 2 ways to say it

Tschüss!

casual

Bye!

The universal everyday farewell used with friends, colleagues, and in casual service interactions.

Auf Wiedersehen!

polite

Goodbye!

Standard polite farewell, expected in formal settings, offices, or with older strangers.

Announcing departure · 2 ways to say it

Ich muss dann mal langsam los.

casual

I'd better get going soon.

A natural, friendly way to signal that you need to wrap things up and leave.

Ich fürchte, ich muss mich jetzt verabschieden.

polite

I am afraid I must take my leave now.

Courteous departure announcement for dinner parties, receptions, or business meetings.

Saying see you soon · 2 ways to say it

Bis später!

casual

See you later!

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

Bis zum nächsten Mal!

neutral

Until next time!

Warm parting phrase when another meeting will definitely happen, even if the exact date is open.

Wishing someone well · 2 ways to say it

Mach's gut!

casual

Take care!

Warm, affectionate farewell; strictly reserved for people you address with 'du'.

Kommen Sie gut nach Hause!

polite

Get home safely!

Courteous closing wish for guests, clients, or older acquaintances leaving in the evening.

Thanking for the time together · 2 ways to say it

War echt schön, dich wiederzusehen!

casual

It was really nice seeing you again!

Heartfelt farewell after catching up with an old friend or acquaintance.

Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend!

polite

Thank you very much for the lovely evening!

The standard polite way to thank a host before stepping out the door.

Staying in touch · 2 ways to say it

Lass bald wieder von dir hören!

casual

Keep in touch!

Commonly said to friends whom you do not see regularly.

Wir bleiben auf jeden Fall in Kontakt.

neutral

We'll definitely stay in touch.

Reassuring closing phrase suitable for both personal and professional contacts.

Saying goodbye on the phone

Auf Wiederhören!

polite

Goodbye! (on the phone)

Used strictly at the end of telephone conversations in polite or professional contexts.

Wishing a good weekend · 2 ways to say it

Schönes Wochenende dir noch!

casual

Have a good weekend!

Natural parting line among friends or teammates on a Friday afternoon.

Ich wünsche Ihnen ein erholsames Wochenende!

polite

I wish you a restful weekend!

Polite farewell formula for business partners, customers, or supervisors.

Practice Dialogue

Host
Schau mal auf die Uhr, fast elf schon.
Guest
Tatsächlich? Wahnsinn. Ich muss dann mal langsam los, sonst verpasse ich meine Bahn.
Host
Klar, kein Stress. Hast du alles dabei? Regenschirm, Tasche?
Guest
Ja, alles im Rucksack. Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend!
Host
Gerne! War echt schön, dich wiederzusehen.
Guest
Fand ich auch. Lass bald wieder von dir hören, ja?
Host
Auf jeden Fall. Mach's gut und komm gut nach Hause!
Guest
Danke, mache ich. Tschüss, bis zum nächsten Mal!

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