Tot ziens
English meaning: See you later
Definition
A farewell expression.
Example
“Tot ziens, ik ga naar huis.”
In English: “See you later, I am going home.”
Another example: “Tot ziens, hopelijk tot snel!”
Usage — When, Where & How
Standard, fairly neutral farewell ('goodbye'); slightly more formal than 'dag' or 'doei' and suitable in most situations. Written as two words; literally 'until seeing (again)'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Tot ziens' translates to 'until seeing' and is derived from older expressions of parting used in Dutch. It emphasizes the expectation of a future meeting.
Common Collocations
- Tot ziens, meneer
- Nou, tot ziens dan
- Tot ziens en bedankt
- Tot ziens, prettige dag
- Tot ziens allemaal
Word Forms
fixed phrase; invariable
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Literary Heritage
“In het land der blinden is eenoog koning.”
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”
“Ondanks alles geloof ik dat de mensen in de grond van hun hart toch goed zijn.”
“Despite everything, I believe that people are still good at heart.”
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Language information
- Language
- Nederlands
- Dutch
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
- 25M