Видимо се касније
Vidimo se kasnije
see you later in Serbian is Видимо се касније (Vidimo se kasnije).
Vidimo se kasnije implies a definite meeting later the same day. In casual conversation, people often shorten this to just Vidimo se to mean "See you."
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of видимо (we see), се (each other/reflexive particle) and касније (later).
Which one should you use?
While Vidimo se kasnije is a specific way to say "see you later" implying a meeting later that day, the shorter version Vidimo se is a more common and general way to say "see you."
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual conversation, the phrase Vidimo se kasnije is frequently shortened to simply Vidimo se.
How do you pronounce it?
Vidimo se kasnije
Did you know?
- In casual Serbian, you can replace 'see' with 'hear' by saying Čujemo se, which literally means 'we will hear each other'.
- The phrase Vidimo se can be used as a vague social gesture, similar to the English phrase 'we should do lunch', without a real plan to meet.
- The reflexive particle се in the phrase originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *swé, connecting it to ancient linguistic structures shared across many European languages.
Examples in context
- Ćao, čujemo se kasnije!Bye, we'll talk later!
Example conversation
Marko and Milica are finishing a meeting at a cafe.
- MarkoБило ми је драго што смо се видели.It was nice seeing you.
- MilicaИ мени такође, Марко.Me too, Marko.
- MarkoВидимо се касније данас!See you later today!
- MilicaВажи, до jumpa!Alright, bye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries се, CC BY-SA 4.0.
