goodbye
word
/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
guud-BY
/ɡʊdbˈaɪ/
guud-BY
Definition
A common word or expression used when leaving someone, meaning you are parting or ending a conversation.
Usage & Nuances
'Goodbye' can be formal or neutral, often replaced by informal options like 'bye', 'see you', or 'take care'. It is rarely used in casual speech between close friends. In writing, 'goodbye' may mark a permanent or long-term farewell.
Spanish: adiós - despedidaPortuguese (BR): adeus - tchauPortuguese (PT): adeus - tchauChinese (Simplified): 再见 - 告别Chinese (Traditional): 再見 - 告別Hindi: अलविदा - विदाईArabic: وداعًا - إلى اللقاءBengali: বিদায় - আলবিদাRussian: до свидания - прощайJapanese: さようなら - バイバイVietnamese: tạm biệtKorean: 안녕 - 잘 가Turkish: elveda - hoşça kalUrdu: الوداع - خدا حافظIndonesian: selamat tinggal - sampai jumpa
Example Sentences
Let’s not make a big deal—just a quick goodbye.
natural
She said goodbye to her teacher after class.
basic
We waved goodbye at the airport.
basic
It's time to say goodbye.
basic
He didn't even say goodbye before leaving.
natural
This isn’t goodbye forever—we’ll see each other again soon!
natural