How to Say "Goodbye"
in Every Language
Every journey ends with a farewell. Across 187 countries and 120+ languages — with native scripts, formal and informal forms, and phonetic pronunciation so you always part on the right note.
The Art of Saying Goodbye When You Travel
Arriving in a new country confidently is one thing. Leaving it gracefully is another. Whether you are wrapping up a business meeting in Tokyo, checking out of a hotel in Istanbul, or parting ways with a guide in Nairobi, the word you choose to say goodbye carries meaning — and in many cultures, how you say farewell matters as much as how you arrived.
"A good traveller leaves every place a little better than they found it — and a farewell in the local tongue is the simplest way to do that."
This guide covers every country in the world: the primary or most common farewell phrase, its native script, the romanised spelling, and a phonetic pronunciation guide. Many entries include both formal and informal options — because in languages like Japanese, Korean, and Arabic, the context and relationship determine which goodbye is appropriate. Bookmark this page before every trip you book with White Sky Travel.