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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 in
Austria,
Hungary,
Slovakia,
Czech Republic,
Transylvania (the region of
Romania), as well as in parts of
Germany (
Bavaria),
Croatia,
Poland,
Slovenia, and western
Ukraine. The word may be used as a
greeting ("hello") or
parting ("goodbye") salutation, depending on the region and context.
Despite its turgid origins, "Servus" is now used as an informal salute in
Bavaria and
Austria.
Uses as titles and names
- Servus.at
is an Austrian cultural organisation providing internet access.
- ServusHosting is a company providing free web hosting services.
- Sag' beim Abschied leise Servus ("Say softly 'Servus', when we part") is a famous Austrian song.
Further Information
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