In German
Tschö
Meaning: bye (casual regional variant of Tschüss)
Formal or informal? Casual regional variant of “Tschüss”, especially common in the Rhineland/Cologne area. “Tschö mit ö!” is a cheeky, playful fixed phrase emphasizing the “ö” sound, used just for fun.
Example sentences
Tschö,bismorgen!
Bye, see you tomorrow!
Tschömitö!
Bye now! (cheeky variant)
Nadann,tschö.
Well then, bye.
Common mistake
Don't think “Tschö” is used everywhere in Germany the same way — it's a regional variant, most associated with the Rhineland, and might sound unfamiliar elsewhere.
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Which casual regional word means “bye”?
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What does “Tschö mit ö” mean?
It's a playful fixed phrase that just emphasizes and plays with the “ö” sound in “Tschö” — said for fun, not literal meaning.
Is “Tschö” used all over Germany?
No, it's most associated with the Rhineland/Cologne region; “Tschüss” is the more universal standard casual goodbye.