Korean Dictionary
How to say "See you next time" in Korean
“See you next time” in Korean is 다음에 봐요 (pronounced "Daeume bwayo").
다음에 봐요
Daeume bwayo
Usage & Context
A parting phrase without a specific time commitment to meet again. Used when you don't know exactly when you'll see someone next. More open-ended than 내일 봐요 or 이따 봐요. Common at the end of events, gatherings, or casual encounters.
Example Sentence
오늘 즐거웠어요! 다음에 또 봐요.
Today was fun! See you next time.
How to use 다음에 봐요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “See you next time” is 다음에 봐요, romanized as Daeume bwayo.
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 다음에 봐요.
Pronunciation Guide
다음에 (da-eum-e): "Da" is like "dah" in "dah-ling". "Eum" is like "uhm" in "um, I don't know". "E" is like "eh" in "bed". 봐요 (bwa-yo): "Bwa" is like "bwah" in "bwah-ha-ha". "Yo" is like "yo". The "eu" sound is a bit tricky, like the 'u' in "put" but with lips slightly more relaxed, or a grunt sound.
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
다음에 봐
Daeume bwa
The casual form, used with close friends or younger individuals.
More Example Sentences
Parting ways after an enjoyable event or gathering.
오늘 즐거웠어요! 다음에 또 봐요.
Today was fun! See you again next time.
When rescheduling a meeting or ending a conversation, implying a future, unspecified meeting.
바쁘시면 다음에 봐요.
If you're busy, see you next time.
Making a general, hopeful plan for a future get-together.
다음에 꼭 같이 식사해요!
Let's definitely eat together next time!
Cultural Context
'다음에 봐요' is a versatile and polite farewell used when there's no specific plan to meet again soon, or when the next meeting might be in the distant future. It's more open-ended than '이따 봐요' (see you later today) or '내일 봐요' (see you tomorrow). It carries a warm sentiment of hoping to reconnect, even if the timing is uncertain, and is commonly used at the end of classes, events, or casual encounters with acquaintances.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 다음에 봐요 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.
다음에 또 오세요.
Please come again next time.
다음에 기회 되면 봐요.
See you next time if there's a chance.
Related Expressions
또 만나요
Tto mannayo
Let's meet again
안녕히 계세요
Annyeonghi gyeseyo
Goodbye (to someone staying)
이따 봐요
Itta bwayo
See you later (today) (antonym in terms of timeframe)
내일 봐요
Naeil bwayo
See you tomorrow (antonym in terms of timeframe)
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