“Servus”
Hi / Bye (southern informal)
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “At your service”
Pronunciation
/ˈzɛʁvʊs/
When to Use This Phrase
From Latin 'servus' (servant/slave). Used in Bavaria and Austria both as a greeting and farewell. Uniquely versatile — it works for hello and goodbye.
Example Sentences
Servus! Lange nicht gesehen!
Hi! Long time no see!
Servus, bis morgen!
Bye, see you tomorrow!
Word Breakdown
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