Significado
Parting phrase indicating a future meeting.
Contexto cultural
In Budapest, 'Később találkozunk' is often shouted as someone jumps onto a tram. It reflects the fast-paced but social nature of the city. Even in semi-formal business settings, if a follow-up meeting is scheduled for the same day, this phrase is common among coworkers to build rapport. Younger generations often shorten it to just 'Később' or use the slang 'Tali', showing the language's evolution toward brevity. It is a very warm phrase within families, reinforcing the idea that the family unit will always 'find each other' again at the end of the day.
The 'We' Power
Using 'találkozunk' (we meet) makes the parting feel more like a shared plan than a solo exit.
Watch the 'ő'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ő' in 'később' long. If it's too short, it might sound like a different word.
Significado
Parting phrase indicating a future meeting.
The 'We' Power
Using 'találkozunk' (we meet) makes the parting feel more like a shared plan than a solo exit.
Watch the 'ő'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ő' in 'később' long. If it's too short, it might sound like a different word.
Add 'majd'
Adding 'majd' (Majd később találkozunk) makes it sound even more natural and relaxed.
The Hand Wave
Usually accompanied by a small hand wave or a nod in Hungary.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'later'.
Szia! ________ találkozunk.
'Később' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'later'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'See you later' to a friend?
How do you say goodbye to a friend you'll see tonight?
'Látlak később' is a literal translation from English and is incorrect in Hungarian.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Mennem kell dolgozni. B: Rendben, ________.
It's the logical parting phrase for someone leaving for work whom you'll see later.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving your colleague at the office and you both have a meeting at 3 PM.
It's neutral and appropriate for colleagues with a planned future meeting.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSzia! ________ találkozunk.
'Később' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'later'.
How do you say goodbye to a friend you'll see tonight?
'Látlak később' is a literal translation from English and is incorrect in Hungarian.
A: Mennem kell dolgozni. B: Rendben, ________.
It's the logical parting phrase for someone leaving for work whom you'll see later.
You are leaving your colleague at the office and you both have a meeting at 3 PM.
It's neutral and appropriate for colleagues with a planned future meeting.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, it's neutral to informal. Use 'Viszontlátásra' for formal situations.
It's better to use 'Majd találkozunk' if the meeting is uncertain.
It means 'we find each other' or 'we meet'.
Yes, in very casual settings with friends, 'Később!' is like saying 'Later!' in English.
Because 'látlak' implies a one-way action of seeing, while 'találkozunk' is a mutual meeting.
Yes, with colleagues you see every day.
Use 'Holnap találkozunk.'
It is already plural ('we meet'). You use the same phrase for one person or a group.
Yes, if you are meeting that person physically later.
Use 'Hamarosan találkozunk.'
Yes, 'Később tali!' is very common among young people.
No, the '-unk' ending already means 'we'. Adding 'mi' sounds redundant.
Frases relacionadas
Hamarosan találkozunk
similarSee you soon
Majd találkozunk
similarSee you sometime
Viszontlátásra
contrastGoodbye (Formal)
Szia
builds onHi/Bye
Majd beszélünk
similarWe'll talk later
