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!

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