Tschüss
friendly
To a friend you say Tschüss or Bis bald, "see you soon". For a warmer farewell use Mach es gut, "take care". It is also called Bis später.
Meaning: saying goodbye to a friend (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Tschüss | friendly |
| Bis bald | friendly |
| Mach es gut | warm |
| Bis später | friendly |
Bis später means "see you later" and Bis morgen "see you tomorrow". They tell your friend when you will meet again.
Which one should you use?
Mach es gut sounds a bit more final and caring, so it fits when you will not meet for a while.
How does it change in a sentence?
With more than one friend say Macht es gut.
Did you know?
- Germans often add a wish like Schönen Abend noch when parting from friends.
Examples in context
- Tschüss, bis morgen!Bye, see you tomorrow!
- Mach es gut, Julia!Take care, Julia!
- Bis bald, ich melde mich.See you soon, I will be in touch.
Example conversation
Emil says goodbye to his friend Kai after a football match.
- EmilIch muss jetzt los.I have to go now.
- KaiAlles klar. Mach es gut!All right. Take care!
- EmilDu auch. Tschüss!You too. Bye!
