ciao

[tʃaʊ]

ciao Definition

used as a greeting or farewell, meaning 'hello' or 'goodbye'.

Using ciao: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ciao" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Ciao, how are you?

  • Example

    I have to go now, ciao!

Origins of ciao

from Italian 'schiavo', meaning 'slave'

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Summary: ciao in Brief

The term 'ciao' [tʃaʊ] is an Italian interjection used as a greeting or farewell, meaning 'hello' or 'goodbye'. It is commonly used in informal settings.

How do native speakers use this expression?