Where does “goodbye” come from?
Goodbye derives from the English phrase "God be with you," a shortened form of the earlier salutation "God be with you."
goodbye (English): Farewell; a formula used to another person or...
Definitions
- Farewell; a formula used to another person or...
Ancestry of “goodbye”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | goodby | Dated form of goodbye |
| 2 | English | God be with you | God bless you |