In German
Bis bald
Meaning: see you soon
Formal or informal? “Bis bald” is friendly and fits almost any situation. With people you know well you can also say “Bis dann” or “Bis später”.
Example sentences
Ichmusslos.Bisbald!
I have to go. See you soon!
Bisbald,Anna!
See you soon, Anna!
Wirtelefonierenmorgen,bisbald.
We'll talk tomorrow, see you soon.
Grammar note
“Bis” means “until”, and “bald” means “soon”, so the phrase is literally “until soon”. No article or extra word is needed.
Common mistake
Don't add “auf”: “Bis bald” is correct, while “Auf bald” is an unusual construction.
Quick check
Which of these means “see you soon”?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between “Bis bald” and “Bis später”?
“Bis später” means “see you later” on the same day; “Bis bald” means “see you soon”, without a set time.
What's a formal way to say goodbye?
“Auf Wiedersehen” is the formal goodbye, and “Bis bald” is suitable in most work situations too.