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"See you soon" in German: bis bald
bis bald
See you soon in German is bis bald. It is friendly and informal. Bis gleich means see you in a moment, and bis dann is a casual cousin.
Leaving a café
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How to pronounce bis bald
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BISS BAHLT
/bɪs balt/
BISS BAHLT. Short i in bis; bald has a clear ah vowel.
"See you soon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bis bald | see you soon Friendly default. | Friendly default. |
| bis gleich | see you in a bit Same day, soon. | Same day, soon. |
| bis dann | see you then Casual parting. | Casual parting. |
| bis später | see you later Later the same day. | Later the same day. |
How to use bis bald in real life
- 1Leaving a café
Ich muss los—bis bald!
I have to go—see you soon!
Bis bald works as a full goodbye.
- 2End of a call
Alles klar, bis bald und melde dich.
All right, see you soon and get in touch.
Often paired with another friendly closer.
- 3Chat message
Bis bald, wir schreiben morgen.
See you soon, we'll write tomorrow.
Common in texts among friends.
Mistakes English speakers make with bis bald
Incorrect: Bis bald (only closer in a formal client email)
Correct: Mit freundlichen Grüßen (formal) / Bis bald (friends)
Bis bald is informal. Formal emails need a formal closing.
Incorrect: bis see / bis soon
Correct: bis bald
Use bis bald, not a mix with English soon.
Good to know
Germans stack short goodbyes: Tschüss, bis bald, mach's gut. Bis bald does not lock a time; it just keeps the door open for the next meetup.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Parting after lunch
ChatPal
Ich muss zum Termin. Bis bald!
I have to get to my appointment. See you soon!
You
Bis bald! Schreib mir später.
See you soon! Write me later.
ChatPal
Mach ich. Bis bald und danke fürs Essen.
Will do. See you soon and thanks for lunch.
You
Gern. Bis bald!
Gladly. See you soon!
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FAQ
Common questions about "See you soon" in German
Is bis bald formal?
No. It is friendly and informal.
What is the difference between bis bald and bis gleich?
Bis gleich means very soon, often the same day.
Can I use bis bald in a text?
Yes, it is very common in messages.
What can I add after bis bald?
Often Tschüss or a name: Bis bald, Anna!
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