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Do you know anything about dutch or how to say goodbye?

Yes, I do! Here's how to say goodbye in Dutch:

Formal:

* Tot ziens: This is the most common and general way to say goodbye, similar to "see you later" in English.

* Dag: This literally translates to "day" and is used as a friendly farewell, similar to "goodbye" in English.

* Goedenavond: This is used in the evening and means "good evening." It's a more polite way to say goodbye than "dag" or "tot ziens."

Informal:

* Doei: This is a very casual way to say goodbye, similar to "bye" in English.

* Later: This is borrowed from English and is becoming increasingly common in informal settings.

* Ciao: This is also borrowed from Italian and is used in informal settings.

Other options:

* Tot morgen: This means "until tomorrow" and is used when you'll see the person again the next day.

* Tot straks: This means "see you soon" and is used when you'll see the person later that day.

Things to remember:

* Formal vs. informal: Be mindful of the context and your relationship with the person you're saying goodbye to. Use formal phrases when speaking to someone you don't know well or in a professional setting.

* Pronounciation: The Dutch "g" is pronounced like the "ch" in the English word "loch."

I hope this helps!

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