Vidimo se kasnije
The English phrase "see you later" is translated into Bosnian as Vidimo se kasnije.
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "We see each other later".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal setting, you should use do viđenja. In informal situations with friends, you can use ćao for "bye" or even zdravo, which means "hello" but is also used to say goodbye informally. The shorter version Vidimo se is an informal way to say "See you" or "See you later" among friends and acquaintances.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can omit the word for "later" to create the shorter, very common form Vidimo se, which simply means "See you".
Did you know?
- While ćao is used for goodbye in Bosnian, it is a direct loanword from the Italian ciao.
- In a rush, Vidimo se is often used as a social signal to end a conversation abruptly rather than as a literal promise to meet.
- The Bosnian phrase Vidimo se relies on a reflexive verb form, a distinct characteristic of Slavic languages used to express reciprocity.
Examples in context
- Ok, vidimo se kasnije!Ok, see you later!
- Vidimo se kasnije kod kuće.See you later at home.
Example conversation
Adnan and Amra are leaving a coffee shop after a quick meeting.
- AdnanMoram ići, Amra.I have to go, Amra.
- AmraU redu, Adnane. Vidimo se kasnije.Alright, Adnan. See you later.
- AdnanVidimo se kasnije!See you later!
- AmraĆao!Bye!
