Korean · Greetings & Essentials
"See you soon" in Korean: 곧 봐요
곧 봐요got bwayo
See you soon in Korean is 곧 봐요 (got bwayo). 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
See you soon: starting the exchange
곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요.got bwayo. jigeum chulbalhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 곧 봐요
Say it
got bwayo
/kot̚ pwajo/
곧 봐요 is read got bwayo. In 조만간 봐요, read the full phrase as jomangan bwayo.
"See you soon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 곧 봐요got bwayo | See you soon The inventory form for see you soon. | The inventory form for see you soon. |
| 조만간 봐요jomangan bwayo | see you before long 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time. | 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time. |
How to use 곧 봐요 in real life
- 1See you soon: starting the exchange
곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요.
got bwayo. jigeum chulbalhaeyo.
See you soon. I am leaving now.
곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
- 2See you soon: adding useful context
역에 도착하면 연락하세요. 곧 봐요.
yeoge dochakamyeon yeollakaseyo. got bwayo.
Contact me when you reach the station. See you soon.
This sentence places 곧 봐요 in a complete exchange.
- 3See you soon: a different conversation
다음 주에 다시 만나요. 곧 봐요.
daeum jue dasi mannayo. got bwayo.
Let’s meet again next week. See you soon.
This sentence places 곧 봐요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 곧 봐요
Incorrect: 역에 도착하면 연락해세요. 곧 봐요.
Correct: 역에 도착하면 연락하세요. 곧 봐요.
When practicing see you soon, attach the honorific ending to 하, not the contracted present form 해. The complete correction is 역에 도착하면 연락하세요. 곧 봐요.
Incorrect: 곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요이에요.
Correct: 곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요.
When practicing see you soon, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요.
Good to know
곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 곧 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
곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요.
got bwayo. jigeum chulbalhaeyo.
See you soon. I am leaving now.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
역에 도착하면 연락하세요. 곧 봐요.
yeoge dochakamyeon yeollakaseyo. got bwayo.
Contact me when you reach the station. See you soon.
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 soon" in Korean
What does 곧 봐요 mean?
See you soon in Korean is 곧 봐요 (got bwayo). 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
When should I say 조만간 봐요?
곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
How does 조만간 봐요 differ from the basic expression?
조만간 봐요 means “see you before long”. 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
Can I use 곧 봐요 in a full sentence?
곧 봐요. 지금 출발해요. means “See you soon. I am leaving now.” 곧 봐요 signals an expected meeting soon; 조만간 is less immediate than a fixed time.
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