Korean Dictionary
How to say "Meet Up" in Korean
“Meet Up” in Korean is 만나다 (pronounced "mannada").
만나다
mannada
Usage & Context
Getting together with someone in person. Meeting up is a common way to spend time with friends and romantic partners in Korea.
Example Sentence
우리는 내일 만나자.
Let's meet up tomorrow.
How to use 만나다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Meet Up” is 만나다, romanized as mannada.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 만나다.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable 'man' sounds like the English word 'man'. 'na' sounds like 'nah' (as in 'nah, I don't want to'). 'da' sounds like 'dah' (as in 'dah-ling'). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
만납니다
mannamnida
Deferential formal form of '만나다'.
Casual (반말)
만나
manna
Casual form of '만나다'.
More Example Sentences
Catching up with old friends.
오랜만에 친구들 만나서 너무 좋았어.
It was so good to meet up with friends after a long time.
Planning a future get-together.
우리 언제 다시 만날까?
When should we meet up again?
Referring to a K-drama plot point.
드라마 주인공들이 드디어 만나는 장면이 제일 설렜어.
The scene where the drama protagonists finally met was the most exciting.
Cultural Context
Meeting up ('만나다') is a cornerstone of social life in Korea. Whether it's for meals, coffee, or drinks like soju and beer, it's how friendships and romantic relationships are nurtured. The common phrase '밥 한번 먹자' (bap hanbeon meokja - Let's eat a meal sometime) is a ubiquitous way to suggest meeting, even if it's just a polite gesture.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 만나다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
만나서 반가워요
Nice to meet you (polite)
다음에 만나요
See you next time (polite)
친구 만나러 가다
to go meet a friend
Related Expressions
만남
mannam
a meeting (noun)
헤어지다
heeojida
to part ways, to break up (antonym)
데이트하다
deiteuhada
to date, to go on a date
모이다
moida
to gather, to assemble
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