Tot zo
Example: Ik zie je straks, tot zo bij het café.
Definition
"Tot zo" is a Dutch informal expression used to say 'see you shortly' or 'see you soon,' typically when someone expects to meet again within a short period, such as later the same day. It conveys a casual and friendly farewell.
Translations
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see you in a bit -
hasta ahora -
fins ara -
à tout de suite -
bis gleich -
a dopo -
até já
Etymology
The phrase "tot zo" comes from Dutch, combining "tot," meaning 'until,' and "zo," meaning 'soon' or 'like this.' Together, they form an expression meaning 'until soon.' Did you know that "tot zo" is commonly used in everyday Dutch conversations to indicate a brief parting, much like 'see you in a bit' in English?
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"Tot zo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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