“Auf Wiederhören”
Goodbye (on the phone)
Phone CallsFormalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Until hearing again”
Pronunciation
/aʊ̯f ˈviːdɐˌhøːʁən/
When to Use This Phrase
'Auf Wiederhören' is specifically for phone calls (hearing again), while 'Auf Wiedersehen' is for face-to-face encounters (seeing again). Mixing them up is a common learner mistake.
Example Sentences
Vielen Dank für Ihren Anruf. Auf Wiederhören!
Thank you for your call. Goodbye!
Auf Wiederhören und einen schönen Tag noch!
Goodbye and have a nice day!
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