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
Tschüss!
casualBye!
The universal everyday farewell used with friends, colleagues, and in casual service interactions.
Auf Wiedersehen!
politeGoodbye!
Standard polite farewell, expected in formal settings, offices, or with older strangers.
Ich muss dann mal langsam los.
casualI'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.
politeI am afraid I must take my leave now.
Courteous departure announcement for dinner parties, receptions, or business meetings.
Bis später!
casualSee you later!
Use this only when you expect to see the person again later on the same day.
Bis zum nächsten Mal!
neutralUntil next time!
Warm parting phrase when another meeting will definitely happen, even if the exact date is open.
Mach's gut!
casualTake care!
Warm, affectionate farewell; strictly reserved for people you address with 'du'.
Kommen Sie gut nach Hause!
politeGet home safely!
Courteous closing wish for guests, clients, or older acquaintances leaving in the evening.
War echt schön, dich wiederzusehen!
casualIt was really nice seeing you again!
Heartfelt farewell after catching up with an old friend or acquaintance.
Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend!
politeThank you very much for the lovely evening!
The standard polite way to thank a host before stepping out the door.
Lass bald wieder von dir hören!
casualKeep in touch!
Commonly said to friends whom you do not see regularly.
Wir bleiben auf jeden Fall in Kontakt.
neutralWe'll definitely stay in touch.
Reassuring closing phrase suitable for both personal and professional contacts.
Auf Wiederhören!
politeGoodbye! (on the phone)
Used strictly at the end of telephone conversations in polite or professional contexts.
Schönes Wochenende dir noch!
casualHave a good weekend!
Natural parting line among friends or teammates on a Friday afternoon.
Ich wünsche Ihnen ein erholsames Wochenende!
politeI wish you a restful weekend!
Polite farewell formula for business partners, customers, or supervisors.