Servus
Hello / Goodbye (Bavarian & Austrian, informal)
Intermediate Interjection
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Pronunciation
/ˈzɛʁvʊs/
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Cultural Note
Servus comes from Latin 'servus humillimus' (your humble servant). It is used both as a greeting and a farewell in Bavaria, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It implies a casual, friendly relationship — never use it with strangers in formal settings.
📝 Example Sentences
Servus, wie geht's?
Hey, how's it going?
Servus! Bis morgen!
Bye! See you tomorrow!
Servus miteinander!
Hello/Goodbye, everyone!