Korean Dictionary
How to say "Let's meet up" in Korean
“Let's meet up” in Korean is 만나요 (pronounced "Mannayo").
만나요
Mannayo
Usage & Context
A casual suggestion to get together. Can be extended to 언제 만나요? (When shall we meet?) or 다음에 만나요 (Let's meet next time). Making plans to meet is an important social activity in Korean culture, emphasizing togetherness.
Example Sentence
오래 못 봤는데, 이번 주말에 만나요!
We haven't seen each other in a while. Let's meet this weekend!
How to use 만나요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Let's meet up” is 만나요, romanized as Mannayo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 만나요.
Pronunciation Guide
만 (man) sounds like 'mahn' in 'manicure'. 나 (na) sounds like 'nah' in 'nap'. 요 (yo) sounds like 'yoh' in 'yogurt'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
만납시다
Mannapsida
A more formal and slightly less common way to suggest meeting, often used in more official or group settings.
Casual (반말)
만나자
Mannaja
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you. It's a direct and friendly suggestion.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a reunion with friends or acquaintances you haven't seen in a while.
우리 오랜만에 만나요!
Let's meet up after a long time!
Making a specific plan with a colleague or friend for a meal.
내일 점심에 회사 앞에서 만나요.
Let's meet in front of the office for lunch tomorrow.
Expressing a strong desire to meet again with someone visiting from abroad.
다음에 한국 오시면 꼭 만나요!
If you come to Korea next time, let's definitely meet!
Cultural Context
만나요 is a fundamental phrase for social interaction in Korea, reflecting the importance of '우리' (we/us) culture. Koreans highly value social connections, and making plans to meet (약속 잡기) is a significant part of daily life. You'll often hear it in K-dramas when characters are initiating dates or hangouts, sometimes as '만날래?' (casual, 'Wanna meet?') or '우리 만날까?' ('Shall we meet?').
Editorial note
We check greetings like 만나요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다음에 만나요.
Let's meet next time.
언제 만날까요?
When shall we meet?
어디서 만날까요?
Where shall we meet?
Related Expressions
만나다
Mannada
To meet (verb infinitive)
헤어지다
Heeojida
To part ways, break up (antonym)
약속
Yaksok
Appointment, promise
모이다
Moida
To gather, assemble
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