interjection

tschüs

goodbye · bye

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Definition & meaning

Tschüs is a common, informal German way to say goodbye. It is used in casual settings among friends, family members, and colleagues who are on familiar terms with one another. It is comparable to "bye" or "see you" in English.

Grammar & Word origin

Tschüs is an interjection and does not change its form.

The word originated from the Low German word schüs, which itself is a derivative of the French word adieu (goodbye). Over time, the Low German schüs was influenced by the German word Tschüss (or Tschüs), and it eventually spread throughout all German-speaking regions as a standard casual farewell. Note that while Tschüss (with a double s) is the most common spelling today due to the orthographic rules following a short vowel, both are widely recognized.