Russian · Greetings & Phrases
До свидания
do svidaniya
Goodbye
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A formal farewell phrase meaning "until we meet again".
Example
До свидания, увидимся завтра!
Goodbye, see you tomorrow!
Etymology
До свидания (do svidaniya) translates literally to 'until we meet again'. It has origins in the phrase 'свидание' (meeting or date), reflecting traditional forms of farewell.
How & Where It’s Used
This is a formal farewell used in various contexts, from business to polite social settings. It is standard in both spoken and written Russian.