do widzenia
goodbye (formal)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/dɔ viˈd͡zɛ.ɲa/
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Cultural Note
'Do widzenia' literally means 'until seeing (each other again)'. It's the standard formal goodbye in Polish, used in shops, offices, and with people you address as 'pan/pani'.
📝 Example Sentences
Do widzenia, miło było pana poznać.
Goodbye, it was nice to meet you (formal, to a man).
Do widzenia, do następnego razu!
Goodbye, until next time!