What’s the origin of the word “goodbye”?

“Goodbye” comes from the phrase “God be with ye.”

📜 History: In the 1500s, people said “God be wy you”, which over time shortened to “goodbye.” It was first recorded in 1573.

🤔 Trivia: Other farewell words have religious origins, such as:
– Adios (Spanish) – “To God”
– Adieu (French) – “To God”
– Farewell (English) – Originally meant “Have a good journey”