"servus" meaning in German

See servus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈsɛrvus/, /ˈzɛɐ̯vus/ Audio: De-servus.ogg
Etymology: An ellipsis from the commoners’ greeting once said to feudal lords, "servus humillimus (Domine spectabilis)", in Latin meaning "(I am a) most humble servant, (O) noble lord". Etymology templates: {{bor|de|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|de|interjection}} servus
  1. (chiefly Southern Germany, Austria, informal) hello, hi Tags: Austria, Southern-Germany, informal
    Sense id: en-servus-de-intj-OWSax3nb Categories (other): Austrian German, Southern German, German entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of German entries with incorrect language header: 47 47 6
  2. (chiefly Southern Germany, Austria, informal) goodbye, bye, farewell Tags: Austria, Southern-Germany, informal
    Sense id: en-servus-de-intj-jc6wfHjT Categories (other): Austrian German, Southern German, German entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of German entries with incorrect language header: 47 47 6
  3. (as a toast) cheers
    Sense id: en-servus-de-intj-DzsZRT3e
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: moin, hallo, hi, hey, grüß Gott

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