danke tschüss
In German, danke tschüss is the way to say "thank you bye".
danke tschüss is a casual way to express gratitude and say goodbye at the same time. It is commonly used in Germany when finishing a transaction at a shop or cafe, such as after receiving change or a receipt. The phrase combines Danke, which is the most common way to say "thank you" in German, with Tschüss, a common and colloquial way to say "bye".
Which one should you use?
While danke tschüss is casual, you should use vielen Dank, auf Wiedersehen in formal business settings or when speaking to elders to show proper respect. In those situations, vielen Dank means "many thanks" and auf Wiedersehen is the formal way to say "goodbye".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase danke tschüss is informal and is best used with friends, peers or in casual retail settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In southern regions of Germany and Austria, people often say Servus to greet and say goodbye.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, tschüss is an interjection used to signal the end of a conversation or encounter.
Did you know?
- The word tschüss evolved from the Dutch word adjuus, which originally came from the Spanish adiós and French adieu.
- You can use the word danke by itself to politely decline an offer. In this context, it functions as a way to say 'no thank you' without ever actually using the word for 'no'.
- The phrase danke tschüss functions almost like a single rhythmic unit in many German shops. It is often used as a rapid-fire verbal signal to conclude a transaction and move away from the counter.
Examples in context
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung.Thank you very much for your support.
- Auf Wiedersehen und vielen Dank!Goodbye and thank you very much!
- Danke für deine Hilfe.Thank you for your help.
- Dankeschön für Ihre Hilfe.Thank you very much for your help.
- Servus und vielen Dank!Goodbye and thank you!
- Das ist alles, danke tschüss.That is all, thanks bye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries danke, tschüss, CC BY-SA 4.0.
