المعنى
Stating the intention to return to a place at a later date.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase is a key part of 'K-Etiquette.' Even if you have no intention of returning, saying it preserves the 'Jeong' (social bond) between you and the service provider. In business, this phrase can be a polite way to end a meeting where no deal was reached, signaling that the door is still open for future collaboration. In busy cities like Seoul, this phrase is often shortened or said quickly as people rush out of crowded cafes. On platforms like Instagram, users often comment '또 올게요!' on restaurant posts to show they are fans of the place.
The 'Soft No'
Use this phrase as a polite way to say 'no' to a salesperson without being direct.
Don't take it literally
If someone says this to you, don't be offended if they don't actually return; it's often just a polite closing.
المعنى
Stating the intention to return to a place at a later date.
The 'Soft No'
Use this phrase as a polite way to say 'no' to a salesperson without being direct.
Don't take it literally
If someone says this to you, don't be offended if they don't actually return; it's often just a polite closing.
Check your formality
Always use '-요' unless you are 100% sure the other person is your close friend or younger.
Shorten it
In casual texting, you can write '담에 또 올게요' to save time.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank to complete the polite exit.
물건이 비싸네요. 다음에 ____ 올게요.
'다시' (again) is the standard component of this phrase.
Which ending is most appropriate when speaking to a shopkeeper?
다음에 다시 ____.
'-올게요' is the polite intentional form used for promises to a listener.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
다음에 다시 올게요.
This is the classic 'soft exit' for retail situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 사이즈가 없어서 죄송합니다. B: 아니에요. ________.
When a store doesn't have your size, this is the most polite response.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Levels
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين물건이 비싸네요. 다음에 ____ 올게요.
'다시' (again) is the standard component of this phrase.
다음에 다시 ____.
'-올게요' is the polite intentional form used for promises to a listener.
다음에 다시 올게요.
This is the classic 'soft exit' for retail situations.
A: 사이즈가 없어서 죄송합니다. B: 아니에요. ________.
When a store doesn't have your size, this is the most polite response.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNot exactly. In Korean culture, it's considered a 'polite lie' or social lubricant. It's better to say it and not return than to be blunt about not liking a store.
'다음에' means 'next time' and '또' means 'again'. Using both together ('다음에 다시') is very common and sounds very polite.
Yes, but you might want to use the more formal '다음에 다시 뵙겠습니다' (I will see you again next time) if you are leaving an office.
You don't! In Korea, you would still say '다음에 다시 올게요' or just '안녕히 계세요' to avoid being rude.
Korean perspective is listener-centered. You are 'coming' to the place where the listener is.
No, you can just say '다음에 올게요', but '다시' adds a nice emphasis on the return.
Absolutely. It's very common when finishing a conversation with a service provider on KakaoTalk.
No, unlike the English 'I'll be back' which can sound like a movie villain, the Korean version is almost always friendly.
Use '나중에 다시 올게요' (I'll come back later).
Young people often say '담에 또 올게!' (Dam-e tto ol-ge!) to friends.
عبارات ذات صلة
또 올게요
synonymI'll come again.
나중에 봬요
similarSee you later.
잘 먹었습니다
builds onI ate well.
안녕히 계세요
Goodbye (to someone staying).
