How to say "See you later" in Korean — 나중에 봐요 (Polite & Casual)

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나중에 봐요 / 나중에 봐

[na-jung-e bwa-yo] / [na-jung-e bwa]

See you later (polite / casual)

Word & Grammar Breakdown:

나중 najung — later, afterward
보다 boda (bo-da) — to see, to meet
요 yo (yo) — polite ending marker

✅ Combined: 나중에 봐요 = “See you later.” (polite)
나중에 봐 = casual “See you later.” among friends.

Examples

👩 A: 나중에 봐요! na jung-e bwa yo
See you later!
👨 B: 네, 조심히 가세요. jo simhi ga se yo
Okay, take care.

👦 A: 나중에 봐! na jung-e bwa
See you later!
👧 B: 응, 이따 봐~ eung, it ta bwa
Yeah, see you soon~

Quick Quiz — Which is polite?

Try speaking — say “나중에 봐요”

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Tip: Try to say 나중에 봐요 clearly — if recognition finds “나중” or “봐요,” it will count as a match.

🇰🇷 Cultural Insight — Understanding "나중에 봐요"

In Korean culture, “나중에 봐요” is a friendly and natural way to say goodbye, especially when you expect to meet again soon. It’s more personal and softer than a simple “안녕히 가세요. an nyeong hi ga se yo” Among friends, “나중에 봐~ na jung-e bwa” or “이따 봐~ itta bwa” sounds casual, warm, and affectionate. In K-dramas or real life, you’ll hear it between coworkers, classmates, or couples when parting temporarily — showing connection and care.