Aufwiedersehen
The German word “Aufwiedersehen” is commonly used as a farewell greeting, meaning “goodbye” or “see you again.” It is composed of the words “auf,” which can be translated as “until” or “to” in English, and “wiedersehen,” which means “to see again.”
Definitions
- Aufwiedersehen: Goodbye
- Wiedersehen: Reunion or meeting again
Synonyms
- Tschüss (informal)
- Adieu (French influence)
Opposite
- Hallo (hello)
Examples
- “Aufwiedersehen! Wir sehen uns morgen.” (Goodbye! We will see each other tomorrow.)
- “Es war schön, dich getroffen zu haben. Aufwiedersehen!” (It was nice to meet you. Goodbye!)
- “Bis bald! Aufwiedersehen!” (See you soon! Goodbye!)
Please note that “Aufwiedersehen” is considered a more formal farewell and is commonly used in professional or polite contexts. In informal conversations, Germans often use the word “Tschüss” to say goodbye.\ Visit YouGlish.com