A1 Expression Formal

또 만나요.

tto mannayo.

Let's meet again.

Meaning

Expressing a wish to meet with someone again.

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Cultural Background

The 'Empty Promise' (Gong-su-pyo): Saying '또 만나요' or '밥 한번 먹어요' is often a way to show you like the person, even if you don't actually plan a meeting. It's about the feeling (Jeong), not the logistics. In offices, you rarely say '또 만나요' to a boss. You say '수고하셨습니다' (You worked hard) or '내일 뵙겠습니다' (See you tomorrow). '또 만나요' is for clients or colleagues on your level. Young people often use '담에 봐' (short for 다음에 봐) on KakaoTalk. '또 만나요' can sound a bit 'cute' or 'standard' in a text message. When saying '또 만나요', a slight bow of the head is expected to accompany the phrase, especially if the other person is older.

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Smile while saying it

In Korean culture, the tone of voice and facial expression carry as much weight as the words. A flat '또 만나요' can sound dismissive.

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Watch the hierarchy

Never use '또 만나' (without -yo) with someone older, even if you are friendly, unless they have explicitly told you to use 'banmal'.

Meaning

Expressing a wish to meet with someone again.

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Smile while saying it

In Korean culture, the tone of voice and facial expression carry as much weight as the words. A flat '또 만나요' can sound dismissive.

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Watch the hierarchy

Never use '또 만나' (without -yo) with someone older, even if you are friendly, unless they have explicitly told you to use 'banmal'.

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Add '꼭' for sincerity

If you really want to see them again, say '우리 꼭 또 만나요' (Let's definitely meet again).

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The 'Meal' Invitation

If someone says '또 만나요' followed by '밥 한번 먹어요', don't wait by the phone. It's often just a polite way to say they like you.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank to say 'See you again' politely.

오늘 즐거웠어요. ___ 만나요!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

'또' means 'again', which is the required word for this phrase.

Which phrase is most appropriate when saying goodbye to your Korean teacher?

Goodbye, teacher!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 만나요

The '-요' ending is necessary for politeness when speaking to a teacher.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 조심히 가세요. B: 네, 감사합니다. ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 만나요

In response to a farewell like 'Go safely', 'See you again' is the most natural reply.

Match the phrase to the situation: You are leaving a business partner and want to be very formal.

Which one do you use?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 뵙겠습니다

'뵙겠습니다' is the humble/formal version of '만나요', best for business.

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Visual Learning Aids

또 vs 다시

또 (Tto)
Daily goodbyes Recurring
Casual Friendly
다시 (Dasi)
Long reunions Anew
Formal/Dramatic Serious

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Fill in the blank to say 'See you again' politely. Fill Blank A1

오늘 즐거웠어요. ___ 만나요!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

'또' means 'again', which is the required word for this phrase.

Which phrase is most appropriate when saying goodbye to your Korean teacher? Choose A1

Goodbye, teacher!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 만나요

The '-요' ending is necessary for politeness when speaking to a teacher.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 조심히 가세요. B: 네, 감사합니다. ________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 만나요

In response to a farewell like 'Go safely', 'See you again' is the most natural reply.

Match the phrase to the situation: You are leaving a business partner and want to be very formal. situation_matching B1

Which one do you use?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 또 뵙겠습니다

'뵙겠습니다' is the humble/formal version of '만나요', best for business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

12 questions

It is 'polite' (haeyo-che). It's the standard level for most social interactions with people you aren't extremely close to.

Yes, it's very common to end a phone call with '또 만나요' or '나중에 또 통화해요'.

'또 봐요' is slightly more casual and common among people of similar age. '또 만나요' is slightly more standard and 'textbook' polite.

A small head nod or a slight bow is very appropriate and will make you look very culturally aware.

It's a bit unusual unless you are a regular. Usually, you'd say '수고하세요' or '감사합니다'.

You can say '또 만나!' or '또 보자!'

No, you can just say '만나요' (Let's meet), but '또' adds the 'again' nuance that makes it a farewell.

Just use a general '안녕히 가세요' (Go safely). It's polite but doesn't suggest a future meeting.

It's often a 'social goodbye' meant to maintain harmony, not necessarily a concrete plan.

Yes, but '또 뵙겠습니다' is better for professional emails.

The Romanization is 'tto', but the sound is a 'tense t' (ㄸ), which sounds like a sharp 'd' to some English speakers.

This is a 'plain' formal style. It can sound a bit bossy or like an old man speaking. Stick to '만나요'.

Related Phrases

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다음에 봐요

similar

See you next time

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또 뵙겠습니다

specialized form

I will see you again (humble)

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나중에 봐

similar

See you later (informal)

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반가웠어요

builds on

It was nice meeting you

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잘 가요

similar

Go well / Goodbye

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{재회|再會}하다

specialized form

To reunite

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