A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Used to suggest doing something at a later time or as a polite refusal.
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Cultural Background
Direct refusal is avoided to maintain harmony. Similar to 'mata kondo', it is a way to save face.
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Smile!
Always smile when saying it to ensure it sounds polite.
Meaning
Used to suggest doing something at a later time or as a polite refusal.
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Smile!
Always smile when saying it to ensure it sounds polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to decline?
A: Let's eat now. B: _____
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 다음에요
Adding '요' is essential for politeness.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to decline?
Choose
A1
A: Let's eat now. B: _____
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 다음에요
Adding '요' is essential for politeness.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's the opposite. It's very polite.
Related Phrases
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다음에 봐요
similarSee you next time
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다음 기회에
specialized formAt the next opportunity
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