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Latin Vocabulary - How to say "Good Bye"?

Hi Latin learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to say "Good Bye" in Latin. We will also learn some other useful phrases and expressions related to saying goodbye.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Geography & Basic Phrases in Latin.

Words

Latin	Pronunciation	English Translation
Vale	[ˈwaː.le]	Goodbye
Ave	[ˈaː.we]	Hail
Valete	[waˈleː.te]	Goodbye (plural)
Vivas	[ˈwi.vas]	Live
Salve	[ˈsal.we]	Hello
Adieu	[aˈdju]	Farewell
Iterum vale	[iˈte.rum ˈwaː.le]	Goodbye again

Latin is a language full of interesting expressions and phrases. Saying goodbye in Latin is no exception. The most common way to say goodbye in Latin is "Vale". This is the equivalent of the English phrase "Goodbye". It can be used when saying goodbye to one person or a group of people.

Another way to say goodbye in Latin is "Valete". This is the plural form of "Vale" and is used when saying goodbye to more than one person.

If you want to be more formal, you can use the phrase "Ave atque vale". This is the equivalent of the English phrase "Hail and farewell". It is a more formal way of saying goodbye and is often used when saying goodbye to someone you don't know very well.

If you want to say goodbye again, you can use the phrase "Iterum vale". This is the equivalent of the English phrase "Goodbye again". It is used when saying goodbye to someone you have already said goodbye to.

Finally, if you want to wish someone a long life, you can use the phrase "Vivas". This is the equivalent of the English phrase "Live". It is used as a way of wishing someone a long and happy life.

Quiz

Test your knowledge of Latin goodbyes with this quiz:

1. What is the most common way to say goodbye in Latin? A. Salve B. Vale C. Adieu D. Vivas

2. What is the plural form of "Vale"? A. Valete B. Salve C. Adieu D. Vivas

3. What is the equivalent of the English phrase "Hail and farewell"? A. Salve B. Vale C. Adieu D. Ave atque vale

4. What is the equivalent of the English phrase "Goodbye again"? A. Salve B. Vale C. Adieu D. Iterum vale

5. What is the equivalent of the English phrase "Live"? A. Salve B. Vale C. Adieu D. Vivas

Answers: 1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. D, 5. D

To improve your Latin Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Now you know how to say goodbye in Latin. Practice these phrases and expressions with native speakers and you will soon be able to say goodbye like a pro!

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Sources

• How to Say Goodbye in Latin