Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| до поба́чення | do pobáčennja |
| проща́й | proščáj |
| проща́йте | |
| до зу́стрічі | do zústriči |
| поба́чимось | pobáčymosʹ |
| з бо́гом | z bóhom |
| всього́ найкра́щого | vsʹohó najkráščoho |
до поба́чення is the most common and standard way to say goodbye, which can be translated as 'until we see each other again.' For a more specific meaning of 'until we meet again,' use до зу́стрічі. If you want to wish someone well as you part, particularly in formal or written contexts, use всього́ найкра́щого, meaning 'all the best.'
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase до поба́чення literally means 'until meeting,' while до зу́стрічі translates literally to 'until the meeting.' The expression з бо́гом is a parting phrase that literally means 'with God.'
Which one should you use?
While до поба́чення is the standard polite option implying a future meeting, проща́й can imply a final or long-term parting. Similarly, до зу́стрічі is a formal way to say goodbye by expressing the sentiment 'until we meet again.'
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For standard polite interactions, use до поба́чення. In more formal settings or when wishing someone well, use всього́ найкра́щого. If you are addressing a group or someone with respect, use the polite проща́йте. Among friends, you can use the casual поба́чимось to say 'see you,' or the informal поки which functions like 'bye' or 'see ya.' You may also use the informal бувай to say 'take care' or 'bye for now.'
How does it change in a sentence?
проща́йте is the formal/polite version used when addressing someone with respect or addressing a group, whereas проща́й is the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
do pobáčennja
Did you know?
- The word прощай comes from a root meaning 'to forgive'. When saying this version of 'goodbye', you are literally asking the other person to forgive you for any wrongs committed before you part.
- While English speakers use 'goodbye' for almost any departure, using проща́й with a friend might sound like you are saying 'farewell forever' and never intend to see them again.
- The religious parting phrase з бо́гом is not just for church, but historically served as a way to wish someone protection during a journey.
Examples in context
- Дякую за зустріч. До побачення!Thank you for the meeting. Goodbye!
- Поки! Приємного дня!Bye! Have a nice day!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
