nasvídenje
In Slovenian, goodbye is expressed as nasvídenje. Wiktionary also lists adíjo and čáo.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
Ways to say it
| Slovenian | Note |
|---|---|
| nasvídenje | |
| adíjo | |
| čáo | informal |
| lép pozdràv | |
| sréčno | formal |
| zbogom | |
| zbógom | archaic |
These terms are used to express farewell.
Which one should you use?
While nasvídenje is a standard goodbye, zbogom carries a much heavier, more permanent weight, often used when you do not expect to see the person again for a long time or ever. For a casual way to say goodbye, similar to 'bye' or 'see ya' in English, you can use Živijo.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
čáo is a colloquial borrowing from Italian 'ciao' and is very common among friends and younger people. sréčno and the phrase Do srečanja (meaning 'until we meet again') are formal. Adijoček is an affectionate diminutive form of adijo.
Did you know?
- The word Živijo is used for both 'hello' and 'bye'. It is derived from the verb 'to live', effectively wishing the other person life or vitality during the encounter.
- The word zbogom is derived from a phrase meaning 'for the sake of God'. This religious origin contributes to its heavy, permanent feeling of a final farewell.
- The phrase lép pozdràv literally translates to 'a nice greeting', yet it is used as a way to say goodbye. This creates a linguistic irony where a 'greeting' is used to end a conversation.
Examples in context
- Hvala za vaš čas. Nasvidenje!Thank you for your time. Goodbye!
- Lepo je bilo, da smo se srečali. Adijo!It was nice to meet you. Goodbye!
- Hvala za vašo pomoč. Do srečanja!Thank you for your help. Until we meet again!
- Lepo se imejte. Živijo!Take care. Bye!
- Se vidiva jutri. Adijoček!See you tomorrow. Bye bye!
- Hvala za obisk. Zbogom!Thank you for the visit. Goodbye!
Example conversation
Ana and Matic are finishing a business meeting.
- AnaHvala za vaš čas.Thank you for your time.
- MaticProsim, prav tako hvala vam.You're welcome, thank you as well.
- AnaNasvídenje, g. Matic.Goodbye, Mr. Matic.
- MaticNasvídenje, g. Ana.Goodbye, Ms. Ana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
