German · Greetings & Phrases
Auf Wiedersehen
Goodbye
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A formal farewell.
Example
Auf Wiedersehen! Bis morgen.
Goodbye! See you tomorrow.
Etymology
'Auf Wiedersehen' translates to 'Until we see each other again' and emphasizes the hope of reuniting. It has been in usage since at least the 19th century as a formal farewell.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is primarily used in formal situations and is more common in written contexts, though it is often used spatially in spoken German.