بعد میں ملتے ہیں
Baad mein milte hain
The phrase "see you later" in Urdu is translated as بعد میں ملتے ہیں (Baad mein milte hain).
Meaning: goodbye (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of baad (later/after), mein (in), milte (meet) and hain (are/do).
Which one should you use?
While بعد میں ملتے ہیں specifically means "see you later," the alternative phrase پھر ملتے ہیں can be used to say "see you again" or "meet again."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
بعد میں ملتے ہیں is commonly used in casual or semi-formal settings among friends and acquaintances.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb milte is in the habitual aspect, which is used here to express a future intention of meeting.
How do you pronounce it?
Baad mein milte hain
Did you know?
- The word میں in this phrase traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *médʰyos, which is the same ancient ancestor as the English word 'middle'.
- While بعد میں ملتے ہیں is a direct way to say 'see you later', Urdu speakers often prefer the more spiritual اللہ حافظ (Allah Hafiz) to ensure a safe departure.
- In many South Asian social contexts, saying 'see you later' is often a polite way to conclude a conversation without actually committing to a specific time or place.
Examples in context
- خدا حافظ، بعد میں ملتے ہیں۔khuda hafiz, baad mein milte hain.Goodbye, see you later.
Example conversation
Umar and Sarah are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- عمر Omarسارہ، آج مل کر بہت اچھا لگا۔Sarah, aaj mil kar bohat acha laga.Sarah, it was very nice meeting you today.
- سارہ Saraجی عمر، مجھے بھی۔Ji Umar, mujhe bhi.Yes Umar, me too.
- عمر Omarٹھیک ہے، بعد میں ملتے ہیں۔theek hai, baad mein milte hain.Okay, see you later.
- سارہ Saraخدا حافظ۔khuda hafiz.Goodbye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بعد, میں, CC BY-SA 4.0.
