“Auf Wiedersehen”
Goodbye
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “Until seeing again”
Pronunciation
/aʊ̯f ˈviːdɐˌzeːən/
When to Use This Phrase
The formal standard goodbye. On the phone, Germans use 'Auf Wiederhören' (until hearing again) instead. In Austria, 'Auf Wiederschauen' is the equivalent.
Example Sentences
Auf Wiedersehen, Herr Müller!
Goodbye, Mr. Müller!
Auf Wiedersehen und vielen Dank!
Goodbye and many thanks!
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