A2 Expression औपचारिक

다음에 계속해요.

da-eume gyesokhaeyo.

Continue next time.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A polite way to pause a conversation or activity and suggest finishing it at a future time.

  • Means: 'Let's continue next time' or 'To be continued.'
  • Used in: Ending meetings, dates, or study sessions gracefully.
  • Don't confuse: It doesn't always guarantee a specific 'next time' is planned.
⏰ + ⏸️ + 🤝 = 다음에 계속해요

Explanation at your level:

This phrase uses simple words. '다음' means 'next'. '에' means 'at'. '계속해요' means 'continue'. You use it when you are tired or busy and want to stop talking or working. It is very polite because of the '요' at the end. It is a good way to say goodbye to a teacher or a new friend.
At the A2 level, you can use this to manage your conversations. It combines the time particle '에' with the verb '계속하다'. It's useful for ending a study session or a phone call. It shows you are polite and care about the other person's time. You can change it to '계속하자' for close friends or '계속할까요?' to ask a question.
This expression is a key tool for social pragmatics. It functions as a 'pre-closing' signal in Korean discourse. By suggesting a future continuation, you avoid the abruptness that might cause 'offense' in a culture that values harmony. It's often used with reasons like '시간이 없어서' (because there's no time) to provide a logical justification for stopping the current activity.
In more complex interactions, '다음에 계속해요' serves as a strategic hedge. It allows speakers to postpone difficult discussions or negotiations without flatly refusing to participate. The use of the Sino-Korean root '{계속|繼續}' adds a level of professional clarity. Understanding the nuance between '다음에' (another day) and '나중에' (later today) is crucial at this level for accurate scheduling and expectation management.
From a linguistic perspective, this phrase exemplifies the Korean preference for indirectness in face-threatening acts. Ending a conversation is inherently a face-threatening act as it imposes the speaker's will on the listener. By framing the ending as a mere 'interruption' of a continuous process, the speaker minimizes the impact. Advanced learners should note the prosodic features—a rising intonation makes it a soft suggestion, while a falling intonation makes it a firm but polite directive.
This expression operates within the complex framework of Korean sociolinguistics, specifically regarding the maintenance of 'Chemyeon' (social face). It is a quintessential 'gong-chi-sa' (empty word) in certain contexts, where the illocutionary force is simply 'goodbye' while the locutionary meaning is 'continue later.' Mastery involves discerning when this is a binding commitment versus a phatic expression used to lubricate social transitions. It reflects the cyclical view of time and relationships inherent in East Asian linguistic philosophy.

मतलब

To suggest resuming an activity or conversation at a later time.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The 'Next Time' promise is often a social lubricant. If someone says 'Let's have dinner next time,' don't wait by the phone. It's often just a polite way to say 'I like you, goodbye.' In companies, this phrase is used by superiors to signal the end of a meeting. If a subordinate says it first, it might be seen as trying to escape work, so wait for the boss to say it. On KakaoTalk, using '다음에 계속해요~' with a tilde is a very common way to end a late-night chat session without being rude. Tutors and students use this to manage lesson time. It shows mutual respect for each other's schedules.

💡

The 'Tilde' Trick

When texting, add a tilde (~) to the end: '다음에 계속해요~'. It makes you sound much friendlier and less like you're rushing away.

⚠️

Don't use with '다시'

Avoid saying '다시 계속해요'. '계속' already implies continuing. Just say '다음에 계속해요'.

मतलब

To suggest resuming an activity or conversation at a later time.

💡

The 'Tilde' Trick

When texting, add a tilde (~) to the end: '다음에 계속해요~'. It makes you sound much friendlier and less like you're rushing away.

⚠️

Don't use with '다시'

Avoid saying '다시 계속해요'. '계속' already implies continuing. Just say '다음에 계속해요'.

🎯

Softening the Exit

Always put a reason before the phrase: '피곤해서...' or '바빠서...' to make the exit feel natural.

💬

Nunchi Check

If someone says this to you, check their body language. If they are looking at their watch, they really need to go!

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank to say 'Let's continue next time' in a polite way.

{다음|次}에 ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 계속해요

'-해요' is the standard polite form for making a suggestion to someone.

Which situation is MOST appropriate for '다음에 계속해요'?

Choose the best context:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Ending a business meeting because the time is up.

This phrase is used to pause an ongoing activity to be resumed later.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 너무 피곤해요. 좀 쉴까요? B: 네, 그럼 공부는 ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 다음에 계속해요

B is agreeing to stop now and continue later.

Choose the most formal version of the phrase.

Which one would you say to a senior director?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 다음에 계속하겠습니다

The '-습니다' ending is the most formal and respectful for business hierarchy.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Formality Levels

👔

Formal

  • • 계속하겠습니다
  • • 계속하시죠
😊

Polite

  • • 계속해요
  • • 계속할까요?
🍕

Casual

  • • 계속하자
  • • 계속해

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is polite, but '다음에 계속하시죠' or '다음에 계속하겠습니다' is safer for a formal hierarchy.

'다음에' usually means another day/session. '나중에' can mean later the same day.

Yes! TV shows often end with '다음에 계속...' (To be continued...).

Yes, the time particle '에' is required after '다음'.

Yes, but '-합시다' can sound a bit bossy. '-해요' is softer and more common.

Just drop the '요': '다음에 계속해' or '담에 계속하자'.

In Korea, it's often used as a polite 'no', but be careful not to lead people on in serious matters.

It is {繼續|계속}, meaning to connect and continue.

Perfect! '나머지는 다음에 계속해요' (Let's continue the rest next time).

It's a very common contraction of '다음에' used in speaking and texting.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

나중에 봐요

similar

See you later

🔗

이어서 하다

builds on

To do something in succession

🔗

중단하다

contrast

To stop/discontinue

🔗

다음에 또 만나요

similar

Let's meet again next time

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

📚

Ending a study session

Minho: 벌써 두 시간이 지났어요. 너무 졸려요.

Yumi: 그럼 오늘은 여기까지 하고 {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}해요.

neutral
☕

Ending a first date

Sumi: 오늘 정말 즐거웠어요. 하지만 내일 일찍 출근해야 해서요.

Jun: 아, 네! 그럼 이야기는 {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}해요.

formal
💼

Business meeting overtime

Manager: 다음 회의가 있어서 지금 가봐야 합니다.

Client: 알겠습니다. 남은 안건은 {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}하시죠.

formal
📱

Ending a phone call

Friend A: 엄마가 부르시네. 나 가야 돼.

Friend B: 응, 알았어. {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}해!

neutral
🎮

Online gaming

Gamer 1: 나 이제 배터리 없어. 꺼질 것 같아.

Gamer 2: 오케이. 퀘스트는 {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}하자.

informal
💬

Texting on KakaoTalk

User 1: 지금 지하철이라서 정신이 없네 ㅠㅠ

User 2: 웅웅 나중에 집 가서 카톡해! {다음|次}에 {계속|繼續}해~

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Da-eum' as 'The-Um' (The next room) where you 'Gye-sok' (Keep-socking) away at your work.

Visual Association

Imagine a 'Pause' button on a video player. When you press it, the word 'DA-EUM' (Next) appears on the screen, showing there is more to watch later.

Rhyme

Next time (Da-eum-e), we'll be free (Gye-sok-hae).

Story

You are at a cafe with a friend. You look at your watch and see it's late. You point to the door (Next time/Da-eum) and then make a 'keep going' sign with your hands (Continue/Gye-sok). Your friend smiles and nods.

Word Web

다음 (Next)계속 (Continue)나중에 (Later)또 (Again)이어서 (Following)중단 (Stop/Interrupt)연기 (Postpone)약속 (Promise/Appointment)

चैलेंज

Next time you are on a language exchange call, use '다음에 계속해요' to end the session instead of just saying 'Goodbye'.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Continuamos la próxima vez

Spanish is often more literal and less used as a 'polite buffer' than the Korean version.

French high

On continue la prochaine fois

French might prefer 'À la prochaine' (To the next) as a shorter social exit.

German moderate

Wir machen beim nächsten Mal weiter

German is much more direct; if you say this, there is a 100% expectation of a next time.

Japanese high

次回に続けましょう

Japanese might use 'Mata kondo' (Again next time) more frequently in casual settings.

Arabic high

نكمل المرة القادمة (Nukmil al-marra al-qadima)

Often followed by 'Inshallah' (God willing), adding a layer of religious/cultural contingency.

Chinese high

下次再继续 (Xiàcì zài jìxù)

Chinese often adds '再' (again) to emphasize the repetition of the action.

Korean (Dialect) high

담에 마저 하자 (Gyeongsang-do)

Sounds more blunt and emphasizes finishing the task rather than just continuing it.

Portuguese high

Continuamos na próxima

In Portuguese, it's often shortened to just 'Na próxima!' as a parting phrase.

Easily Confused

다음에 계속해요. बनाम 다음에 다시 해요

Learners think it means 'continue', but it can mean 'do it over from the start'.

Use '계속' for continuing from where you left off, and '다시' for repeating.

다음에 계속해요. बनाम 계속 하세요

Sounds like 'Let's continue' but actually means 'You keep going (without me)'.

Always use '-해요' or '-합시다' for 'Let's'.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (10)

It is polite, but '다음에 계속하시죠' or '다음에 계속하겠습니다' is safer for a formal hierarchy.

'다음에' usually means another day/session. '나중에' can mean later the same day.

Yes! TV shows often end with '다음에 계속...' (To be continued...).

Yes, the time particle '에' is required after '다음'.

Yes, but '-합시다' can sound a bit bossy. '-해요' is softer and more common.

Just drop the '요': '다음에 계속해' or '담에 계속하자'.

In Korea, it's often used as a polite 'no', but be careful not to lead people on in serious matters.

It is {繼續|계속}, meaning to connect and continue.

Perfect! '나머지는 다음에 계속해요' (Let's continue the rest next time).

It's a very common contraction of '다음에' used in speaking and texting.

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