Hungarian · Greetings & Phrases

Viszontlátásra

goodbye (formal)

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A formal farewell meaning "until we meet again".

Example

Viszontlátásra, professzor úr!

Goodbye, Professor!

Etymology

'Viszontlátásra' comes from 'viszont' (again) and 'látás' (seeing), meaning 'until we see each other again', reflecting traditional Hungarian politeness.

How & Where It’s Used

'Viszontlátásra' is used in more formal situations as a farewell, suitable for spoken and written forms, particularly in formal communication.

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