{"id":493,"date":"2025-02-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2025-10-10T06:01:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:01:24","slug":"29-ways-to-say-goodbye-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/language\/29-ways-to-say-goodbye-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Ways to Say Goodbye Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Goodbye is one of the simplest yet most meaningful ways to show respect and connect across cultures. Whether you’re concluding a friendly chat, bidding farewell to coworkers, or saying adieu to loved ones, knowing how to say it in someone’s native language is a gesture that can resonate long after parting. Here’s a helpful list of ways to say “goodbye” in 29 different languages!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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1. English<\/span>
\n Goodbye<\/span>
\n The classic, simple farewell. In English, there are more informal ways of saying goodbye, such as “Bye,” “See ya,” or “Later.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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2. Spanish<\/span>
\n Adi\u00f3s<\/span>
\n Throughout Latin America, “Adi\u00f3s” is used to say goodbye. If it’s not a permanent parting, you might say “Hasta luego” (See you later).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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3. French<\/span>
\n Au revoir<\/span>
\n This phrase means “until we meet again,” making it a hopeful and somewhat formal way of saying goodbye. “Salut” is more casual.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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4. German<\/span>
\n Auf Wiedersehen<\/span>
\n This is a formal goodbye meaning “until we see each other again.” For casual goodbyes, Germans say “Tsch\u00fcss.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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5. Italian<\/span>
\n Arrivederci<\/span>
\n This phrase means “until we meet again.” Italians also use “Ciao” for both greetings and goodbyes, especially among friends.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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6. Portuguese (Brazilian and European)<\/span>
\n Adeus<\/span>
\n A formal farewell, while “Tchau,” similar to “Ciao,” is commonly used in informal settings.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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7. Russian<\/span>
\n \u0414\u043e \u0441\u0432\u0438\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f (Do svidaniya)<\/span>
\n A polite, formal goodbye; in informal situations, you would say “\u041f\u043e\u043a\u0430” (Poka).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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8. Mandarin Chinese<\/span>
\n \u518d\u89c1 (Z\u00e0i ji\u00e0n)<\/span>
\n Literally meaning “see you again,” this is a common farewell in both China and Taiwan.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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9. Japanese<\/span>
\n \u3055\u3088\u3046\u306a\u3089 (Say\u014dnara)<\/span>
\n A polite, rather formal way to say goodbye, often used for longer goodbyes. For a casual “bye,” use “\u3058\u3083\u3042\u306d” (Jaa ne).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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10. Korean<\/span>
\n \uc548\ub155\ud788 \uac00\uc138\uc694 (Annyeonghi gaseyo)<\/span>
\n Use this if the person is leaving. If you’re the one leaving, say \uc548\ub155\ud788 \uacc4\uc138\uc694 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo). “\uc548\ub155” (Annyeong) is casual.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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11. Arabic<\/span>
\n \u0645\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645\u0629 (Ma’a as-salama)<\/span>
\n Meaning “go with peace,” this is a common farewell throughout much of the Arabic-speaking world.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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12. Hindi<\/span>
\n \u0905\u0932\u0935\u093f\u0926\u093e (Alvida)<\/span>
\n Although formal, Hindi speakers often use “Namaste” or “Phir Milenge” (we’ll meet again) instead of a direct goodbye.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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13. Swahili<\/span>
\n Kwaheri<\/span>
\n A warm farewell used throughout Swahili-speaking countries in East Africa.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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14. Turkish<\/span>
\n Ho\u015f\u00e7a kal<\/span>
\n Use this if you’re the one leaving. If the other person is leaving, say “G\u00fcle g\u00fcle.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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15. Greek<\/span>
\n \u0391\u03bd\u03c4\u03af\u03bf (Ant\u00edo)<\/span>
\n Meaning goodbye, this phrase is used in both formal and informal situations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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16. Dutch<\/span>
\n Vaarwel<\/span>
\n A formal goodbye in Dutch, though “Doei” is more commonly used in casual conversations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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17. Polish<\/span>
\n Do widzenia<\/span>
\n This is formal. Informally, you can say “Cze\u015b\u0107,” which also means hello.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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18. Hebrew<\/span>
\n \u05dc\u05d4\u05ea\u05e8\u05d0\u05d5\u05ea (Lehitraot)<\/span>
\n Meaning “see you again,” it’s a friendly and standard way to part in Hebrew.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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19. Thai<\/span>
\n \u0e25\u0e32\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19 (La gorn)<\/span>
\n This is a formal goodbye, though “\u0e2a\u0e27\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e35” can work for both hello and goodbye.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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20. Vietnamese<\/span>
\n T\u1ea1m bi\u1ec7t<\/span>
\n Used as a general goodbye, while “H\u1eb9n g\u1eb7p l\u1ea1i” means “see you again” in a friendly way.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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21. Swedish<\/span>
\n Adj\u00f6<\/span>
\n A formal way of saying goodbye in Swedish. The informal way would be “Hej d\u00e5.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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22. Danish<\/span>
\n Farvel<\/span>
\n This is a formal goodbye, while in informal situations, you might use “Hej hej” or “Vi ses.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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23. Finnish<\/span>
\n N\u00e4kemiin<\/span>
\n A formal way to say goodbye, though “Moikka” is frequently used informally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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24. Norwegian<\/span>
\n Ha det bra<\/span>
\n Literally “have it well,” this is the generic way of saying goodbye. Informally, you can also say “Ha det.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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25. Indonesian<\/span>
\n Selamat tinggal<\/span>
\n Use this if someone else is leaving; if you’re the one leaving, say “Selamat jalan.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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26. Tagalog (Filipino)<\/span>
\n Paalam<\/span>
\n “Paalam” is a formal goodbye, while “Ingat,” meaning “Take care,” is commonly used informally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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27. Czech<\/span>
\n Sbohem<\/span>
\n A formal way of saying goodbye, although “\u010cau” is common for friends and close acquaintances.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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28. Hungarian<\/span>
\n Viszontl\u00e1t\u00e1sra<\/span>
\n A formal farewell meaning “see you again.” The word “Szia” is used for informal goodbyes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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29. Bengali<\/span>
\n \u09ac\u09bf\u09a6\u09be\u09af\u09bc (Biday)<\/span>
\n A more formal way of saying goodbye, though many also use “\u0986\u09ac\u09be\u09b0 \u09a6\u09c7\u0996\u09be \u09b9\u09ac\u09c7” (Abar dekha hobe), meaning “we’ll meet again.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n

Learning to say goodbye in another language is a great way to show respect for other cultures and languages. Try one of these goodbyes the next time you meet someone from another country, and make your parting a little more memorable. Until we meet again\u2014Arrivederci, Au revoir, and Kwaheri!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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