English · Natural expressions
How to end a conversation in English
A considerate ending acknowledges the conversation and signals that you are leaving. Mention a reason or another conversation only when it reflects what you actually intend.
Baat khatm karni ho to politely jaane ki baat kahein. Chhota goodbye kaafi hai.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
It was nice talking to you.
आपसे बात करके अच्छा लगा।
aapse baat karke achchha laga.
Close a pleasant conversation with a brief acknowledgment.
Expression 2
I'd better get going. See you soon.
अब मुझे चलना चाहिए। जल्द मिलते हैं।
ab mujhe chalna chahiye. jald milte hain.
Signal that you need to leave and add a friendly goodbye.
Expression 3
I have to get back to work, but let's talk again soon.
मुझे काम पर लौटना है, लेकिन जल्द फिर बात करते हैं।
mujhe kaam par lautna hai, lekin jald phir baat karte hain.
Explain that you must return to work while expressing an intention to talk again.
What to watch for
“I'd better get going” signals that you need to leave. It is a conventional closing expression, not a comparison of how well you travel. Add a brief goodbye.
See it in a short conversation
Closing a short chat
Partner
Thanks for the chat.
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बातचीत के लिए धन्यवाद।
baatcheet ke liye dhanyavaad.
You
It was nice talking to you.
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आपसे बात करके अच्छा लगा।
aapse baat karke achchha laga.
Leaving when invited to stay longer
Partner
Do you want to stay a little longer?
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क्या आप थोड़ी देर और रुकना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap thodi der aur rukna chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
I'd better get going. See you soon.
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अब मुझे चलना चाहिए। जल्द मिलते हैं।
ab mujhe chalna chahiye. jald milte hain.
Your turn
End a conversation because you need to return to work. Say that you would like to talk again soon.
Reveal sample reply
I have to get back to work, but let's talk again soon.
मुझे काम पर लौटना है, लेकिन जल्द फिर बात करते हैं।
mujhe kaam par lautna hai, lekin jald phir baat karte hain.
