In German
Tschüss
Meaning: bye (informal): when to use “tschüss”
Formal or informal? “Tschüss” sits at the casual end of the scale. Use it with friends, family and people your own age. With bosses, clients, teachers or strangers, switch to “Auf Wiedersehen”. In between, “Bis bald” or “Schönen Tag noch” fit most situations.
Example sentences
Tschüss,bisspäter!
Bye, see you later!
Tschüssi,bismorgen!
Bye-bye, see you tomorrow!
IchsageimmerTschüsszumeinenKollegen.
I always say bye to my colleagues.
Grammar note
“Tschüss” is an interjection, so it never changes form. The double-s spelling is standard; “Tschüs” with one s is also accepted.
Common mistake
Don't end a formal letter or a call with a stranger with “Tschüss”. It sounds too familiar in those settings.
Quick check
Which of these is the casual goodbye you'd say to a friend?
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
When is “Tschüss” too informal?
With bosses, clients, teachers, older people or in a formal letter, use “Auf Wiedersehen”.
What's the difference between Tschüss and Bis bald?
“Tschüss” is only a goodbye. “Bis bald” is a goodbye that promises to see the person soon.