Sally Caves wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Haden" <magwich78@...>
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>> What does "tschüß" mean?
>>
>> - Rob
>
>
> Maybe I'm spelling it wrong, but it seems to have replaced "ciao" in German
> leave-taking expressions. Beyond that, I have no idea what it's derivation
> is. I think I read somewhere that it comes from Austria. ??
I've heard it explained as a Germanification of "adieu". Though I'm not sure
where the "-ss" is meant to come from.
> I think I'm close to my five postings per day, so I'll close now.
Wouldn't it make more sense to make the most of your final post? :)
> Sally
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