Meaning
A friendly farewell, expressing a wish to meet again.
Cultural Background
Koreans often use '또 만나요' even if a specific next meeting isn't planned. It's a way to maintain 'Jeong' (social connection). In business, '또 만나요' is often replaced by '조만간 다시 연락드리겠습니다' (I will contact you again soon), which sounds more professional. On social media, people often use abbreviations like '또 만나요~' with a tilde to sound extra friendly and soft. Waitstaff might say '또 오세요' (Please come again) instead of '또 만나요', as it emphasizes the customer's return to the establishment.
Add a Wave
Koreans often give a small wave or a slight bow while saying this to increase the politeness.
Watch the 'Yo'
Never forget the '요' when talking to someone older, even if you feel close to them.
Meaning
A friendly farewell, expressing a wish to meet again.
Add a Wave
Koreans often give a small wave or a slight bow while saying this to increase the politeness.
Watch the 'Yo'
Never forget the '요' when talking to someone older, even if you feel close to them.
The 'Meal' Invitation
If you really like someone, follow '또 만나요' with '밥 한번 먹어요' (Let's eat together sometime).
Response
If someone says '또 만나요', the best response is '네, 또 만나요' or '네, 조심히 가세요'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank to complete the polite farewell.
오늘 즐거웠어요. 우리 ___ 만나요.
'또' is the correct adverb for 'again' in this greeting.
Which phrase is most appropriate when saying goodbye to your Korean teacher?
Goodbye, teacher!
'또 만나요' is polite (해요체), which is necessary for a teacher.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 조심히 가세요. B: 네, 감사합니다. ________.
When someone tells you to 'go safely', a common response is a farewell like 'see you again'.
Match the phrase to the correct formality level.
또 뵙겠습니다
The use of '뵙다' and '겠습니다' makes this very formal.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises오늘 즐거웠어요. 우리 ___ 만나요.
'또' is the correct adverb for 'again' in this greeting.
Goodbye, teacher!
'또 만나요' is polite (해요체), which is necessary for a teacher.
A: 조심히 가세요. B: 네, 감사합니다. ________.
When someone tells you to 'go safely', a common response is a farewell like 'see you again'.
또 뵙겠습니다
The use of '뵙다' and '겠습니다' makes this very formal.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is 'polite' (해요체). It's suitable for most daily social interactions but not for very formal ceremonies.
It's better to say '또 뵙겠습니다' to show more respect to a superior.
'또 봐요' is slightly more casual and common among colleagues of the same age.
Yes, in this context it means 'again'. In other contexts, it can mean 'also' or 'furthermore'.
Yes, it's very common to end a call with '또 만나요' or '또 통화해요' (Let's talk again).
Only if you've had a conversation and expect to see them again. Otherwise, '안녕히 가세요' is safer.
Just drop the '요' and say '또 만나'.
Adding '우리' makes the phrase sound warmer and more inclusive.
Just use the standard '안녕히 가세요' (Go safely). It's polite but doesn't promise a future meeting.
Close, but the 'tt' (ㄸ) is a 'tensed' sound, meaning you should hold your breath for a split second before releasing the 'o'.
Related Phrases
또 봐요
similarSee you again
다음에 봐요
similarSee you next time
또 뵙겠습니다
specialized formI will see you again (honorific)
나중에 봐요
similarSee you later
잘 가요
complementaryGo well / Goodbye
반가웠어요
builds onIt was nice meeting you
