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Auf Wiedersehen

/aʊ̯f ˈviːdɐˌzeːən/

goodbye (formal)

Usage Note

The formal goodbye. Literally means 'until we see each other again'. Use in shops, offices, and with anyone you'd address as 'Sie'.

Example Sentences

Auf Wiedersehen! Bis zum nächsten Mal.

Goodbye! Until next time.

Vielen Dank und auf Wiedersehen!

Thank you very much and goodbye!

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