Saying goodbye: informal

Tschüss, Martina! – Mach's gut!

Bis bald! – Tschüss!

• The informal expressions for saying goodbye are used with family, friends and acquaintances, and often with colleagues.
• Friends, acquaintances and family members are addressed by their first names.

Saying goodbye: formal

Auf Wiedersehen, Herr Tillmanns! – Auf Wiedersehen!

• The formal expression for saying goodbye is used with unfamiliar adults, in business situations, with officials, and when shopping.
• Men are addressed formally as Herr followed by their surname, women as Frau followed by their surname.
• If you are unsure whether to be formal or informal, use the formal expression for saying goodbye.