slangbeginneraustria
Servus!
/ˈzɛɐvʊs/
Hi / Bye (Bavarian)
Literal translation
(your) servant (Latin)
When to use it
The Bavarian and Austrian all-purpose hello AND goodbye. Use in Munich, Salzburg, Vienna — instant local credit.
In conversation
—Servus! Wie geht's dir? —Servus, gut!
“—Hi! How are you? —Hi, good!”