मतलब
A casual farewell, indicating a meeting at a later time.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Meal Promise': Saying 'Let's eat later' is often just a way to say 'I like you' and doesn't always result in a meal. Hierarchy is everything. Using '봐요' to a boss is a major mistake; always use '뵙겠습니다'. In KakaoTalk, '나중에 봐요' is often accompanied by emojis like 👋 or 😊 to soften the tone. Koreans prefer vague farewells over definitive ones to keep social options open and avoid sounding too final.
The Tilde Trick
In text messages, write '나중에 봐요~' with a tilde to sound much warmer and less robotic.
The Boss Rule
Never say '봐요' to your boss. It's a quick way to look unprofessional. Use '뵙겠습니다'.
मतलब
A casual farewell, indicating a meeting at a later time.
The Tilde Trick
In text messages, write '나중에 봐요~' with a tilde to sound much warmer and less robotic.
The Boss Rule
Never say '봐요' to your boss. It's a quick way to look unprofessional. Use '뵙겠습니다'.
Don't Wait by the Phone
If someone says '나중에 밥 먹고 봐요', don't expect a text five minutes later. It's often just a polite closing.
Pair it with a Wish
Combine it with '조심히 가세요' (Go safely) for a perfect, natural-sounding farewell.
खुद को परखो
You are leaving work and saying goodbye to a colleague of the same rank. Which is most appropriate?
오늘 수고하셨어요. _______!
'나중에 봐요' is the perfect polite-but-friendly level for a colleague.
Complete the sentence to say 'See you later' in a polite way.
오늘 즐거웠어요. ____ 봐요.
'나중에' means later, which fits the context of a farewell.
Match the phrase to the correct time frame.
When should you use '이따 봐요' vs '나중에 봐요'?
'이따' refers to a short time within the same day.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Student: 선생님, 안녕히 계세요! Teacher: 그래, 민수야. ________.
The teacher uses polite speech to the student (or 'banmal' if they are close, but '봐요' is a safe polite choice).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
나중에 vs 이따
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास오늘 수고하셨어요. _______!
'나중에 봐요' is the perfect polite-but-friendly level for a colleague.
오늘 즐거웠어요. ____ 봐요.
'나중에' means later, which fits the context of a farewell.
When should you use '이따 봐요' vs '나중에 봐요'?
'이따' refers to a short time within the same day.
Student: 선생님, 안녕히 계세요! Teacher: 그래, 민수야. ________.
The teacher uses polite speech to the student (or 'banmal' if they are close, but '봐요' is a safe polite choice).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it is too casual. Use '나중에 뵙겠습니다' or '감사합니다' to end an interview.
Yes, it is very common and polite to use with parents.
'나중에' means 'later,' while '다음에' means 'next time.' They are often interchangeable in farewells.
You can drop the '요' and just say '나중에 봐.'
Not usually, but if said very abruptly without a smile, it could sound a bit short. Always add a '수고하세요' or '안녕' to be safe.
'봬요' is a contraction of '뵈어요,' which is the polite form of the humble verb '뵙다.' It's slightly more respectful than '봐요.'
Yes, it's actually a very safe way to end a conversation with an acquaintance even if you don't have plans to meet.
In a friendly or casual business email, yes. In a very formal document, use '다음에 뵙기를 기약하겠습니다.'
Use '내일 봐요' (Naeil bwayo) instead.
They use similar structures, but '다음에 봅시다' is more common in formal North Korean speech.
संबंधित मुहावरे
이따 봐요
similarSee you in a bit (same day)
다음에 봐요
synonymSee you next time
또 봐요
similarSee you again
나중에 뵙겠습니다
specialized formI will see you later (very formal)
잘 가요
similarGo well / Goodbye
