How to politely end a phone conversation in Ukrainian
Key Phrases for Phone Conversations in Ukrainian: Speak Like a Local: How to politely end a phone conversation in Ukrainian
To politely end a phone conversation in Ukrainian, common formal phrases include:
- “До побачення” (Do pobachennya) — Goodbye (formal and polite)
- “Бувай” (Buvay) or “Давай” (Davaj) — Bye (informal but polite enough for friends or casual conversations)
- “До зустрічі” (Do zustrichi) or “Побачимось” (Pobachymos’) — See you later, implying a future meeting (less formal)
- “Всього найкращого” (Vs’ogo naykraschoho) — All the best (formal and polite, good for ending conversations)
- “Щасливо” (Shchaslyvo) — Take care
For formal politeness, adding “будь ласка” (bud’ laska — please) or “дякую” (dyakuyu — thank you) before ending can enhance the politeness of your farewell.
For example, you might say politely: “До побачення! Дякую за розмову.” (Do pobachennya! Dyakuyu za rozmovu.) — Goodbye! Thank you for the conversation.
Informally, among friends or family, “Бувай” or “Давай” are common and friendly ways to say goodbye on the phone.
These phrases cover formal and informal situations for politely ending a phone call in Ukrainian.