In German
Bis gleich!
Meaning: see you in a moment
Formal or informal? “Bis gleich” means in a moment, minutes away. For a longer, vaguer “soon”, use “Bis bald”.
Example sentences
Ichbingleichda,bisgleich!
I'll be right there, see you in a moment!
Bisgleich,ichholenurdenSchlüssel.
See you in a moment, I'm just getting the key.
BisgleichimBüro!
See you in a moment at the office!
Grammar note
“Gleich” means “soon” in the sense of “in a moment”, not “equal”. It's the most common false-friend trap with this phrase.
Common mistake
Don't read “gleich” as “equal”. In “Bis gleich”, it means in just a moment.
Quick check
Which phrase means “see you in a moment”?
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What's the difference between Bis gleich and Bis bald?
“Bis gleich” is within minutes; “Bis bald” is some time away, with no set moment.
Is “gleich” ever used alone?
Yes, “Ich komme gleich” means “I'm coming in a moment”.