adjö

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Swedish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French adieu.

Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • IPA(key): /aˈjøː/
  • Rhymes: -øː

Interjection

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adjö

  1. (chiefly solemn or ironic when fully pronounced) goodbye

Usage notes

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The most common everyday goodbye is hej då. When fully pronounced, adjö is usually either solemn or ironic in modern times. The alternative forms above are casual. Ajöken and ajöss in particular can sound dismissive.

See also

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  • hej (has a list of greetings and farewells)

Further reading

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