How to say “see you soon” in German?

The German expression “See you soon” can be translated as “Bis bald” or “Auf Wiedersehen”. “Bis bald” literally means “soon” and is often used between friends or in an intimate setting. It conveys to the other person the expectation of seeing each other again in the near future. In short, when “Bis bald” is used, it indicates that there will be another meeting in the future.

“Auf Wiedersehen”, on the other hand, is usually used in more formal situations and directly means “see you soon”. In many places where German is spoken, this expression is often used when saying goodbye at the end of a meeting, at work or at a more formal social event. This expression conveys to the other person or people that you are looking forward to the next meeting and hope to see them again. Therefore, “Auf Wiedersehen” is a kind of polite farewell in German.