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"See you later" in Korean: 나중에 봐요
나중에 봐요najunge bwayo
See you later in Korean is 나중에 봐요 (najunge bwayo). 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
See you later: starting the exchange
나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요.najunge bwayo. jigeumeun gaya haeyo.
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How to pronounce 나중에 봐요
Say it
najunge bwayo
/natɕuŋe pwajo/
나중에 봐요 is read najunge bwayo. In 이따 봐요, read the full phrase as itta bwayo.
"See you later" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 나중에 봐요najunge bwayo | See you later The inventory form for see you later. | The inventory form for see you later. |
| 이따 봐요itta bwayo | see you later today 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day. | 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day. |
How to use 나중에 봐요 in real life
- 1See you later: starting the exchange
나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요.
najunge bwayo. jigeumeun gaya haeyo.
See you later. I have to go now.
나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
- 2See you later: adding useful context
친구들도 같이 오세요. 나중에 봐요.
chingudeuldo gachi oseyo. najunge bwayo.
Bring your friends too. See you later.
This sentence places 나중에 봐요 in a complete exchange.
- 3See you later: a different conversation
다음에 연락할게요. 나중에 봐요.
daeume yeollakalgeyo. najunge bwayo.
I will contact you next time. See you later.
This sentence places 나중에 봐요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 나중에 봐요
Incorrect: 친구들도 같이 오으세요. 나중에 봐요.
Correct: 친구들도 같이 오세요. 나중에 봐요.
When practicing see you later, the vowel-final 오 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 친구들도 같이 오세요. 나중에 봐요.
Incorrect: 나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요이에요.
Correct: 나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요.
When practicing see you later, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요.
Good to know
나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 나중에 봐요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요.
najunge bwayo. jigeumeun gaya haeyo.
See you later. I have to go now.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
친구들도 같이 오세요. 나중에 봐요.
chingudeuldo gachi oseyo. najunge bwayo.
Bring your friends too. See you later.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "See you later" in Korean
What does 나중에 봐요 mean?
See you later in Korean is 나중에 봐요 (najunge bwayo). 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
When should I say 이따 봐요?
나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
How does 이따 봐요 differ from the basic expression?
이따 봐요 means “see you later today”. 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
Can I use 나중에 봐요 in a full sentence?
나중에 봐요. 지금은 가야 해요. means “See you later. I have to go now.” 나중에 봐요 means see you later; 이따 봐요 usually points to later the same day.
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