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Questions & Answers about Tschüss! Bis morgen!
Why is morgen written with a lowercase 'm' here? I thought German capitalized all nouns.
You are right that German capitalizes all nouns! However, morgen here is an adverb meaning 'tomorrow,' so it stays lowercase. If you capitalize it (der Morgen), it becomes the noun meaning 'the morning.'
Does bis actually mean 'see you'?
Not exactly. Bis literally means 'until.' So Bis morgen! translates word-for-word as 'Until tomorrow!' This is simply the standard way Germans say 'See you tomorrow.'
Is it polite to use Tschüss with anyone, or just friends?
Tschüss is considered informal and is perfect for friends and family. However, it has become so common that it is completely fine to use in casual, everyday situations, like leaving a cafe or supermarket. For strictly formal situations, you should use Auf Wiedersehen (Goodbye).
How do I pronounce the tsch part of Tschüss?
The German letter combination tsch makes the same sound as the 'ch' in the English words 'chew' or 'match.'