แล้วเจอกัน
laeo joe gan
The English phrase "see you soon" is translated into Thai as แล้วเจอกัน (laeo joe gan).
This phrase is used when you have a definite or implied plan to meet the person again in the near future.
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of laeo (already/then), joe (to meet) and gan (each other/together).
Which one should you use?
While แล้วเจอกัน is a common colloquial way to say "see you soon", แล้วพบกันใหม่ is used to mean "see you again soon" in more formal contexts and ไว้เจอกัน is a shorter, informal way to say "see you".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
แล้วเจอกัน is a colloquial expression. For professional settings or broadcasts, use the formal version แล้วพบกันใหม่. In informal social situations, you can use ไว้เจอกัน.
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual conversation, you can add the particle นะ to the end of the phrase to make it sound softer and more friendly: แล้วเจอกันนะ.
How do you pronounce it?
laeo joe gan
Did you know?
- If you are hanging up a phone call, Thai speakers often use 'sawatdee' instead of a 'see you soon' phrase, even if they actually intend to see the person again shortly.
- In highly formal settings where แล้วพบกันใหม่ is used, speakers often perform the 'wai' gesture by pressing their palms together and bowing slightly.
- The verb เจอ (joe) used in the casual phrase is specifically for 'encountering' or 'bumping into' someone, whereas the formal พบ (pob) implies a more intentional meeting.
Examples in context
- แล้วเจอกันนะlaeo choe kan naSee you soon.
- ไปก่อนนะ แล้วเจอกันpai kon na laeo choe kanI'm leaving now, see you soon.
Example conversation
Two friends are leaving a coffee shop after meeting.
- วิทวัส Witthawatไปแล้วนะ ณิชาpai laeo na nichaI'm going now, Nicha.
- ณิชา Nichaเดินทางปลอดภัยนะ วิทวัสdoen thang plot phai na witthawatHave a safe trip, Witthawat.
- วิทวัส Witthawatขอบคุณครับ แล้วเจอกันkhop khun khrap laeo choe kanThank you, see you soon.
- ณิชา Nichaแล้วเจอกันค่ะlaeo choe kan khaSee you soon.
