German · Greetings & Phrases
Tschüss
Bye
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A casual farewell.
Example
Tschüss! Bis später.
Bye! See you later.
Etymology
'Tschüss' is an informal way to say goodbye, deriving from the phrase 'adieu' or the Italian 'ciù ciù'. It became popular in the 20th century among younger generations.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tschüss' is informal and predominantly used in casual spoken contexts. It is widespread in everyday conversations, especially among friends and younger people.