Phrase in 30 Seconds
The most versatile way to say goodbye in Latvian, literally wishing someone 'all good' as you depart.
- Means: 'All the best' or 'Goodbye' (literally 'All good').
- Used in: Shops, offices, phone calls, and formal meetings.
- Don't confuse: With 'Labrīt' (Good morning) which is a greeting, not a parting.
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المعنى
A common parting wish.
خلفية ثقافية
Latvians are known for being reserved. A quick 'Visu labu!' is often preferred over long goodbyes. It respects the other person's time and space. In business, 'Visu labu!' is the standard way to end a meeting. It signals that the business is concluded and you are leaving on good terms. On social media and in emails, 'Visu labu' is the most common professional sign-off, similar to 'Best regards' in English. In the countryside, you might hear 'Visu gaišu!' more often. It has a slightly more traditional, warm feel than the urban 'Visu labu!'.
The 'U' Rule
If you are wishing someone something in Latvian, the words almost always end in 'u'. Visu labu, Labu apetīti, Laimīgu ceļu!
Not a Greeting
Never say 'Visu labu!' when you walk into a room. It will sound like you are immediately leaving!
The 'U' Rule
If you are wishing someone something in Latvian, the words almost always end in 'u'. Visu labu, Labu apetīti, Laimīgu ceļu!
Not a Greeting
Never say 'Visu labu!' when you walk into a room. It will sound like you are immediately leaving!
The Email Trick
If you don't know how to sign off a Latvian email, 'Visu labu,' followed by your name is always a safe bet.
The Wave
Latvians often give a small, single hand wave when saying 'Visu labu!' in person.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing letters to complete the standard Latvian goodbye.
Vis_ lab_!
Both 'Visu' and 'labu' end in 'u' because they are in the accusative case.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
You are leaving a formal meeting with a lawyer.
'Visu labu!' is the most appropriate neutral/formal parting for a professional setting.
Which of these is NOT a parting phrase?
Select the odd one out:
'Labvakar!' means 'Good evening' and is a greeting, not a parting.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Pārdevējs: 'Lūdzu, jūsu pirkums.' Pircējs: 'Paldies, ________!'
It is polite to say 'Visu labu!' when leaving a shop.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Visu labu! 2. Atā! 3. Uz redzēšanos!
These are the three main ways to say goodbye in Latvian, ranging from informal to formal.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Latvian Goodbyes by Formality
Informal
- • Atā!
- • Čau!
- • Davai!
Neutral
- • Visu labu!
- • Visu gaišu!
Formal
- • Uz redzēšanos!
- • Ar cieņu...
بنك التمارين
6 تمارينVis_ lab_!
Both 'Visu' and 'labu' end in 'u' because they are in the accusative case.
You are leaving a formal meeting with a lawyer.
'Visu labu!' is the most appropriate neutral/formal parting for a professional setting.
Select the odd one out:
'Labvakar!' means 'Good evening' and is a greeting, not a parting.
Pārdevējs: 'Lūdzu, jūsu pirkums.' Pircējs: 'Paldies, ________!'
It is polite to say 'Visu labu!' when leaving a shop.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the three main ways to say goodbye in Latvian, ranging from informal to formal.
🎉 النتيجة: /6
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with anyone from a shopkeeper to a business partner.
Yes, it is a very common and professional way to end an email.
It literally means 'All good'.
Because it is in the accusative case, acting as the object of the implied verb 'to wish'.
You can, but 'Atā' or 'Čau' is more common among close friends.
Similar, but 'Uz redzēšanos' literally means 'Until we see each other again'.
Simply repeat it back: 'Paldies, visu labu!'
Yes, it is universal across all regions of Latvia.
No, 'labas' is plural or feminine nominative. You must use the singular masculine accusative 'labu'.
Yes, it is perfect for the end of an interview.
Not at all. It is used by all ages every day.
Yes, it works at any time of day.
Not really for this specific phrase, but 'Davai, čau' is a common slang parting.
Like the English 'v' in 'video'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Visu gaišu!
similarAll bright!
Atā!
synonymBye!
Uz redzēšanos!
synonymUntil we see each other again!
Lai veicas!
builds onGood luck!
Labu apetīti!
specialized formBon appétit!
Laimīgu ceļu!
specialized formHave a safe trip!
أين تستخدمها
Leaving a Grocery Store
Kasiere: Lūdzu, jūsu čeks.
Tu: Paldies, visu labu!
Ending a Phone Call with a Doctor
Ārsts: Tiekamies nākamnedēļ.
Tu: Sapratu. Paldies, visu labu!
Leaving the Office
Kolega: Iesim mājās?
Tu: Jā, visu labu, rīt sazvanīsimies!
Hanging up on a Food Delivery App Support
Atbalsts: Vai varu vēl kā palīdzēt?
Tu: Nē, tas arī viss. Visu labu!
Leaving a Job Interview
Intervētājs: Mēs jums paziņosim rezultātus.
Tu: Paldies par veltīto laiku. Visu labu!
Ending a First Date
Partneris: Bija jauki tevi satikt.
Tu: Tev arī. Visu labu!
Leaving a Taxi/Bolt
Vadītājs: Esam klāt.
Tu: Paldies, visu labu!
Ending a Zoom Meeting
Vadītājs: Paldies visiem par dalību.
Tu: Paldies, visu labu! (waves at camera)
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of a 'Visa' card buying 'Lab' (laboratory) equipment. You use your Visa to buy Lab stuff before you leave!
ربط بصري
Imagine a giant golden sun setting over the Baltic Sea. As the sun disappears, it leaves behind a glowing sign that says 'VISU LABU' in the sky, wishing the world a good night.
Rhyme
Visu labu, dodos uz dabu! (All the best, I'm heading to nature!)
Story
You are in a small Latvian bakery. You buy a delicious 'pīrāgs'. As you walk out the door, the baker smiles and says 'Visu labu!'. You realize that 'Visu' sounds like 'Issue' and 'Labu' sounds like 'Lobby'. You have no more 'issues' in the 'lobby' because you are leaving happy.
In Other Languages
It is very similar to the German 'Alles Gute!' or the Russian 'Всего хорошего!' (Vsego khoroshego!), both of which literally mean 'of all good'.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Next time you finish a transaction (even online), say 'Visu labu!' out loud to yourself to build muscle memory.
Review this phrase 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days after learning. Focus on the '-u' endings.
النطق
Short 'i', stress on the first syllable, clear 'u' at the end.
Short 'a', stress on the first syllable, clear 'u' at the end.
طيف الرسمية
Uz redzēšanos! (General parting)
Visu labu! (General parting)
Atā! (General parting)
Čau! (General parting)
The phrase is a classic example of linguistic economy. It stems from the Proto-Baltic roots for 'all' (*visas) and 'good' (*labas).
حقيقة ممتعة
The word 'labs' (good) is one of the most versatile words in Latvian, used in dozens of idioms from 'labu apetīti' to 'labrīt'.
ملاحظات ثقافية
Latvians are known for being reserved. A quick 'Visu labu!' is often preferred over long goodbyes. It respects the other person's time and space.
“In a busy Riga cafe, people will simply say 'Paldies, visu labu!' and leave immediately.”
In business, 'Visu labu!' is the standard way to end a meeting. It signals that the business is concluded and you are leaving on good terms.
“Ending a negotiation with 'Visu labu, sazvanīsimies!' (All the best, we'll talk on the phone!).”
On social media and in emails, 'Visu labu' is the most common professional sign-off, similar to 'Best regards' in English.
“An email ending: 'Gaidīšu ziņu. Visu labu, Anna.'”
In the countryside, you might hear 'Visu gaišu!' more often. It has a slightly more traditional, warm feel than the urban 'Visu labu!'.
“An elderly woman in Latgale saying 'Visu gaišu, dēliņ!' to a visitor.”
بدايات محادثة
Kā jūs parasti sakāt 'atā' saviem draugiem?
Vai 'visu labu' ir pieklājīgi?
Kāda ir atšķirība starp 'visu labu' un 'uz redzēšanos'?
أخطاء شائعة
Viss labi!
Visu labu!
L1 Interference
Visu labu!
Labdien!
L1 Interference
Visu labu!
Atā!
L1 Interference
Visu labas!
Visu labu!
L1 Interference
Labu visu!
Visu labu!
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
¡Que te vaya bien!
Spanish uses a verb (vaya), Latvian uses only nouns/adjectives.
Tout le meilleur
French usually prefers 'Au revoir' for neutral settings.
Alles Gute!
German 'Alles Gute' is often used for birthdays, whereas 'Visu labu' is more for general partings.
お元気で (O-genki de)
O-genki de is usually for longer absences; Visu labu is for any duration.
مع السلامة (Ma'a salama)
Arabic focuses on the state of peace during the journey.
慢走 (Mànzǒu)
Latvian is an abstract wish; Chinese is a practical instruction.
안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo)
Latvian 'Visu labu' is the same whether you stay or leave.
Tudo de bom!
Portuguese often uses it as an addition to 'Tchau', while Latvian uses it as a standalone.
Spotted in the Real World
“...un tad es teikšu tev: visu labu!”
A song about saying goodbye and moving on.
“Nu tad, visu labu!”
A classic Latvian comedy where characters frequently use standard politeness markers.
“Paldies par uzmanību, visu labu!”
The standard closing of the national evening news.
سهل الخلط
Both start with a 'Lab-' sound and are polite.
Remember: 'Labrīt' is for the morning (Rīts), 'Visu labu' is for leaving.
Both start with 'Vis-'.
'Viss kārtībā' means 'Everything is okay/fine'. It's a response to 'How are you?' or an apology.
الأسئلة الشائعة (14)
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from a shopkeeper to a business partner.
basic understandingYes, it is a very common and professional way to end an email.
usage contextsIt literally means 'All good'.
basic understandingBecause it is in the accusative case, acting as the object of the implied verb 'to wish'.
grammar mechanicsYou can, but 'Atā' or 'Čau' is more common among close friends.
usage contextsSimilar, but 'Uz redzēšanos' literally means 'Until we see each other again'.
comparisonsSimply repeat it back: 'Paldies, visu labu!'
practical tipsYes, it is universal across all regions of Latvia.
cultural usageNo, 'labas' is plural or feminine nominative. You must use the singular masculine accusative 'labu'.
common mistakesYes, it is perfect for the end of an interview.
usage contextsNot at all. It is used by all ages every day.
cultural usageYes, it works at any time of day.
usage contextsNot really for this specific phrase, but 'Davai, čau' is a common slang parting.
comparisonsLike the English 'v' in 'video'.
practical tips
