German - Goodbyes

Lesson 4 of 158

A learner practicing short German goodbyes and travel wishes — helpful phrases for A1 learners.

Goal: Friendly short farewells and well wishes

Free German lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Nice work getting this far — you're building a handy goodbye toolkit. In this short lesson you'll hear common parting phrases and practice saying them aloud.

Level A1: Lesson 4 — In this lesson you'll practice everyday goodbyes and simple well-wishes in German (thank-yous, wishes like ‘Good luck’ and travel phrases). This CEFR-aligned set focuses on short phrases you can say when leaving, after help, or before someone travels or starts something fun.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Recognize and say eight common German goodbye phrases.
  • Use short farewell phrases for travel, thanks, and wishing someone fun or luck.
  • Feel confident saying these phrases aloud in casual situations.
Two friends saying goodbye at a bus stop, practicing phrases like 'Gute Reise' and 'Bis bald'.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Danke noch mal.

Thanks again.

Meaning: Thanks again.

When to use: Use this to thank someone once more before you leave, especially after they helped you or gave information.

Danke noch mal für deine Zeit.
Thanks again for your time.
Danke noch mal — das war sehr nett.
Thanks again — that was very kind.

Danke für deine Hilfe.

Thanks for your help.

Meaning: Thanks for your help.

When to use: Say this when someone has helped you; this example uses informal du. In a formal situation use 'Danke für Ihre Hilfe.'

Tip: Learners sometimes mix informal 'deine' and formal 'Ihre' — match formality to the situation.

Danke für deine Hilfe beim Umzug!
Thanks for your help with the move!
Danke für deine Hilfe — ich weiß das sehr zu schätzen.
Thanks for your help — I really appreciate it.

Viel Spaß.

Have fun.

Meaning: Have fun.

When to use: Use this to wish someone enjoyment before an enjoyable activity or as you part.

Viel Spaß beim Konzert!
Have fun at the concert!
Viel Spaß heute Abend mit deinen Freunden.
Have fun tonight with your friends.

Viel Glück.

Good luck.

Meaning: Good luck.

When to use: Say this before tests, interviews, performances, or other situations where someone wants success.

Viel Glück bei der Prüfung!
Good luck on the exam!
Viel Glück beim Vorstellungsgespräch.
Good luck at the job interview.

Gute Reise.

Safe travels.

Meaning: Safe travels.

When to use: Use this when someone is going on a trip or leaving the city; a warm travel farewell.

Gute Reise — meld dich, wenn du ankommst.
Safe travels — let me know when you arrive.
Gute Reise und viel Spaß im Urlaub!
Safe travels and have fun on vacation!

Viel Spaß mit ___.

Enjoy your ___.

Meaning: Enjoy your ___.

When to use: Use this frame to wish someone enjoyment of a specific thing or activity (add the item after 'mit').

Tip: Remember 'mit' takes the dative (e.g. 'mit dem Buch' or 'mit deiner Familie').

Viel Spaß mit dem neuen Buch.
Enjoy your new book.
Viel Spaß mit deiner Familie am Wochenende.
Enjoy time with your family this weekend.

Bis zum nächsten Mal.

See you next time.

Meaning: See you next time.

When to use: A friendly goodbye when you expect to meet again in the future.

Tip: Watch the phrase order — the common form is 'Bis zum nächsten Mal' (not 'bis nächstes Mal').

Bis zum nächsten Mal — es war schön, dich zu sehen.
See you next time — it was nice to see you.
Bis zum nächsten Mal! Viel Erfolg!
See you next time! Good luck!

Bis bald.

See you soon.

Meaning: See you soon.

When to use: A short, friendly farewell when you expect to see the person in the near future.

Ich muss jetzt gehen. Bis bald!
I have to go now. See you soon!
Bis bald — ruf mich an, wenn du Zeit hast.
See you soon — call me when you have time.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Anna leaves after receiving help and David gives a few well-wishes.

Anna and David exchange quick farewell phrases in German: thanks, well-wishes, and 'see you soon.'

What does David say to wish Anna a safe trip?

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Danke für deine Hilfe.

Thanks for your help.

Portrait of David in a German lesson dialogue

David

Kein Problem. Gute Reise!

No problem. Safe travels!

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Danke noch mal. Bis zum nächsten Mal.

Thanks again. See you next time.

Portrait of David in a German lesson dialogue

David

Viel Spaß mit dem neuen Job und viel Glück!

Enjoy the new job and good luck!

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Danke. Bis bald!

Thanks. See you soon!

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which phrase means 'Good luck.'?

Which phrase is used to thank someone again right before you leave?

Which phrase would you say to someone who is about to travel?

Which option is the phrase frame you use to say 'Enjoy your movie' or 'Enjoy your weekend'?

Gute Reise. (Safe travels.)

Your friend is leaving for a holiday. You say: ___.

Danke für deine Hilfe. (Thanks for your help.)

After someone helps you carry boxes, you say: ___.

Viel Spaß mit dem Konzert. (Enjoy the concert.)

Your friend is going to a concert tonight; you say: ___.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Danke noch mal.

Thanks again.

Say this phrase out loud:

Danke für deine Hilfe.

Thanks for your help.

Say this phrase out loud:

Viel Spaß.

Have fun.

Say this phrase out loud:

Viel Glück.

Good luck.

Say this phrase out loud:

Gute Reise.

Safe travels.

Say this phrase out loud:

Viel Spaß mit ___.

Enjoy your ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

Bis zum nächsten Mal.

See you next time.

Say this phrase out loud:

Bis bald.

See you soon.