adíjo
The Slovenian word for bye is adíjo. Wiktionary also lists čáo.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
Ways to say it
| Slovenian |
|---|
| adíjo |
| čáo |
Which one should you use?
adíjo is a colloquial term similar to saying 'bye-bye' in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
adíjo is an informal and colloquial way to say goodbye, which makes it more common among friends and family than in formal business settings. čáo is also an informal way to say goodbye.
Did you know?
- The Slovenian word adíjo and the informal čáo are both loanwords from Italian, reflecting the strong historical and cultural influence of Italy on the coastal regions of Slovenia.
- In many parts of Slovenia, particularly in the east, you might hear people use the word živijo as a way to bid farewell or greet someone when leaving or arriving.
- While adíjo is common, some Slovenians use nasvidenje in formal settings, which literally means 'until we see each other again'.
Examples in context
- Hvala za vaš čas. Nasvidenje!Thank you for your time. Goodbye!
- Se vidiva jutri? Čau!See you tomorrow? Bye!
- Pridi na zabavo! Adijo!Come to the party! Bye!
- Adíjo, vidimo se jutri!Bye, see you tomorrow!
- Pa adíjo, jaz grem zdaj.Well, bye, I'm leaving now.
Example conversation
Maja and Matic are leaving a cafe.
- MajaHvala za kavo, Matic.Thanks for the coffee, Matic.
- MaticNi problema, Maja.No problem, Maja.
- MajaAdíjo, lahko greva!Bye, we can go now!
- MaticAdíjo, varen pot domov.Bye, have a safe trip home.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bye” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
