Bis zum nächsten Mal
The German phrase for "until next time" is Bis zum nächsten Mal.
Bis zum nächsten Mal is used as a way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again. It implies a recurring event or a specific next encounter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bis (until), zum (to the/at the), nächsten (next) and Mal (time/occurrence).
Which one should you use?
While Bis zum nächsten Mal emphasizes a specific next encounter, the phrase Bis bald is a more general way to say "see you soon" without emphasizing the "next time" aspect.
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Examples in context
- Bis zum nächsten Mal.Until next time.This sentence demonstrates the phrase used on its own.Tatoeba #1081501 by Vortarulo, translation #32673 by MTC
- Ich sage nicht „Tschüß!“, sondern „Bis zum nächsten Mal!“I don't say goodbye, I say "until next time."This sentence shows the contrast between saying "Tschüß!" and using Bis zum nächsten Mal.Tatoeba #13759606 by Waldelfe, translation #5079287 by Zxcv
- „Ist es vorbei?“ – „Bis zum nächsten Mal. Es ist vorbei, bis es wieder beginnt.“"Is it over?" "Until next time. It's over until it starts again."This sentence shows the phrase used in a dialogue regarding whether something is over.Tatoeba #9475856 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9926059 by sundown
- Bis zum nächsten MalUntil the next time
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are finishing a weekly tennis lesson.
- LauraDas war ein tolles Training heute, Felix!That was a great practice today, Felix!
- FelixJa, ich habe viel gelernt. Danke, Laura.Yes, I learned a lot. Thanks, Laura.
- LauraGerne! Bis zum nächsten Mal!You're welcome! Until next time!
- FelixAlles klar, bis dann!All right, see you then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mal, bis, mal, zum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
