Unlike a joyful hello , saying goodbye can be hard! But it’s an important skill to learn in any new language.

Here’s everything you need to know about saying goodbye in English!

There are so many ways to say goodbye in English! Which one you choose depends on many factors including the formality of the situation, the time of day, whether you’re talking in person or on the phone , and how soon you’ll see the person again. Here are 23 options so you can always find the perfect farewell:

WORD OR PHRASE SITUATION

Goodbye! Classic but a little formal

Bye! Neutral

Bye-bye! Informal, commonly used with young kids

Have a great day!

Have a great afternoon!

Have a great evening!

Have a great night! Friendly

Good night! Used at the end of the night

See you later!

See you tomorrow!

See you next week! Friendly

See ya! Very informal, short for “See you later!”

Later! Very informal, short for “See you later!”

Later skater! Very informal and playful, comes from “See you later, skater!”

Take it easy!…