How to say Good bye in different countries (languages)

Good bye

Leaving a group of friends, checking out of a local stay, or wrapping up a conversation with a welcoming local always comes down to one essential phrase. However, saying good bye isn't always a simple one-size-fits-all statement. Depending on the context, a phrase might imply that you will see you later in the near future, or it could subtly communicate that you will never see you again.

Navigating these cultural subtleties is key to building lasting, respectful connections across borders. From informal shouts like bye bye! to classic regional staples like adios! and arrivederci!, understanding how to say goodbye in different countries and languages helps you leave every place on a warm, positive note. Check out our comprehensive directory below to learn accurate pronunciations and real-world usage rules!

Every journey is defined by the people you meet along the way—and offering the perfect, context-appropriate send-off guarantees you leave behind an authentic, memorable impression.

Good bye worldwide

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Austria
Auf Wiedersehen
tschüß
Pfirty
Belarus
до свидания [do svidaniya]
Czech Republic
nashledanou
Egypt
مع السلامة [maa alsalama]
وداعأ [wadaeaan]
Germany
Auf Wiedersehen
tschüß
Hungary
Viszlát
bucsu
Italy
Arrivederci
Japan
さようなら [Sayōnara]
Kazakhstan
до свидания [do svidaniya]
Kyrgyzstan
до свидания [do svidaniya]
New Zealand
Good bye
Northern Ireland
Good bye
Poland
Dowidzenia
Russia
до свидания [do svidaniya]
Serbia
Dovidjenja
Slovakia
Dovidenia
Dovi
Ahoj
South Africa
Good bye
South Korea
안녕 [an nyong]
Switzerland
Auf Wiedersehen
tschüß
Trinidad and Tobago
Good bye