До скорої зустрічі
Do skoroyi zustrichi
The English phrase "see you soon" is translated into Ukrainian as До скорої зустрічі (Do skoroyi zustrichi).
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition до (until/to), the adjective скорої (soon/quick) and the noun зустрічі (meeting/encounter).
Which one should you use?
До зустрічі! translates to "Until we meet!", while the more colloquial До скорого means "Until soon". In very casual settings, some may use the borrowed word Пока! to mean "Bye!" or "See you!"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
До скорої зустрічі is a relatively formal or polite expression, making it suitable for professional settings or when speaking with people you do not know well. For more casual conversations with friends, you should use the shorter, more colloquial До скорого or the informal Пока!
How do you pronounce it?
Do skoroyi zustrichi
Did you know?
- While До скорої зустрічі is polite, using the word Пока! is actually a loanword from Russian, which can sometimes lead to social or political tension in modern Ukrainian conversations.
- The word зустріч shares a root with the verb for 'to meet', but in Ukrainian, it can also imply a 'clash' or 'collision' in specific physical contexts.
- The adjective скорої in this phrase is the same word used to wish someone a 'speedy recovery' from an illness.
Examples in context
- Дякую за все, до скорої зустрічі.Diakuiu za vse, do skoroi zustrichi.Thank you for everything, see you soon.
Example conversation
Andriy and Olena are leaving a coffee shop.
- Андрій AndriiБуло дуже приємно поспілкуватися.Bulо duzhe pryiemno pospilkuvaty.It was very nice to talk.
- Олена OlenaМені теж. До скорої зустрічі!Meni tezh. Do skoroi zustrichi!Me too. See you soon!
- Андрій AndriiДобре, бережи себе, Олено.Dobre, berezhy sebe, Oleno.Okay, take care of yourself, Olena.
- Олена OlenaБувай!Buvai!Bye!
