Dutch · Greetings & Phrases
Tot ziens
See you later
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A farewell expression.
Example
Tot ziens, ik ga naar huis.
See you later, I am going home.
Etymology
'Tot ziens' translates to 'until seeing' and is derived from older expressions of parting used in Dutch. It emphasizes the expectation of a future meeting.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tot ziens' is informal and commonly used in spoken interactions, though it may also appear in casual written communications.