So long Meaning in English
expression
ˈsoʊ/ /ˈɫɔŋ
SOH-LAWNG
sˈəʊ/ /lˈɒŋ
SOH-LONG
Definition
A friendly and informal way to say goodbye to someone when leaving.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal or old-fashioned situations, often between friends or in letters. Less common in everyday speech now, but still understood. Do not confuse with meaning 'so' + 'long' (duration); it's a fixed phrase for farewell.
Spanish: adiósPortuguese (BR): até logoPortuguese (PT): até logoChinese (Simplified): 再见 - 一路顺风Chinese (Traditional): 再見 - 一路順風Hindi: अलविदाArabic: وداعًاBengali: বিদায় - আবার দেখা হবেRussian: пока - до свиданияJapanese: じゃあね - さようならVietnamese: tạm biệt - hẹn gặp lạiKorean: 잘 가 - 또 봐Turkish: hoşça kal - görüşürüzUrdu: خدا حافظ - الوداعIndonesian: sampai jumpa - selamat tinggal
Example Sentences
So long, see you next week!
basic
He waved and said, 'So long!' as he left.
basic
It's time to go. So long!
basic
We had a great time together—so long until next time!
natural
She shouted, 'So long!' before jumping on the train.
natural
Alright everyone, so long and take care!
natural