- Servus
Servus (Czech: "Servus", Hungarian: "Szervusz", Polish: "Serwus", German: "Servus", Portuguese: "Servo", Romanian: "Servus", Ukrainian: "Сервус") is a salutation used in many parts of Central and
Eastern Europe .These words originates from the Latin word for servant or slave, "servus". The phrase is an ellipsis of a Latin expression meaning, "I am your servant" or "at your service".
Usage
Use of this salute is roughly coincident with the boundaries of the former
Austro-Hungarian Empire . It is especially popular inAustria ,Hungary ,Slovakia ,Czech Republic ,Transylvania (the region ofRomania ), as well as in southern parts ofGermany (Bavaria ),Croatia ,Poland ,Slovenia , and westernUkraine . The word may be used as a greeting ("hello") or parting ("goodbye") salutation, depending on the region and context.Despite its formal origins, "Servus" is now used as an informal salute in
Bavaria andAustria .Uses as titles and names
* [http://www.servus.at Servus.at] is an Austrian cultural organisation providing internet access.
*"Sag' beim Abschied leise Servus" ("Say softly 'Servus', when we part") is a famous Austrian song.ee also
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Ciao , an Italian salute of similar origin.
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