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Näkemiin

Goodbye

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

The polite way to say goodbye, literally until we see again.

Example

Minun täytyy mennä. Näkemiin!

I have to go. Goodbye!

Etymology

'Näkemiin' comes from the phrase 'näkemiin' which implies 'until we see again', reflecting a cultural tendency towards politeness and formality in farewells.

How & Where It’s Used

'Näkemiin' is primarily used in formal situations or when parting from someone you may not see for a while. It is common in written form and typically occurs in social contexts that require a formal farewell.

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