mach's gut

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, do it well, that is "be fine", "be okay". Compare English farewell.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maxs ɡuːt/
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Interjection

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mach's gut

  1. take care; bye-bye
    Synonyms: tschüss, tschö, tschau; bis bald, bis dann

Usage notes

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  • The answer can be du auch (“you too!”) or sometimes mach's besser (literally do it [even] better).

Synonyms

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Coordinate terms

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Pennsylvania German

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Etymology

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Compare German mach's gut

Phrase

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mach's gut

  1. good bye