🇬🇧 English from 🇷🇺 Russian Все слова
goodbye
/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
A1 exclamation Greetings
🇷🇺 Russian: до свидания
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🇬🇧 Listen & Repeat (English)

Definition

🇬🇧 English
exclamation

A polite word used when leaving someone or ending a conversation. More formal than 'bye'.

Определение

🇷🇺 Russian

Возглас при расставании на неопределённый срок, соответствующий по значению словам: до встречи!.

Grammar Notes

🇬🇧 English

Interjection. Can be a noun: 'We said our goodbyes.' Common phrases: say goodbye, bid goodbye, goodbye for now. 'Goodbye' originally comes from 'God be with ye' — a traditional farewell blessing.

Cultural Notes

The word 'goodbye' evolved from the phrase 'God be with you', which was shortened over centuries. It is more formal than 'bye' and often used in professional or formal situations. 'Farewell' is an even more formal alternative, often used in writing or emotional departures.

Example Sentences

Goodbye, have a safe journey!

"Goodbye, have a safe journey!"

🇷🇺 "До свидания, счастливого пути!"

Goodbye! Enjoy your day.

"Goodbye! Enjoy your day."

🇷🇺 "До свидания! Приятного вам дня."

Fill in the Blank 🇬🇧 English

___, have a safe journey!

Practice Quiz

1. Compared to 'bye', 'goodbye' is:
2. 'Goodbye' originally came from:

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