Hẹn gặp lại sớm
[hɛn˧˨ʔ ɣap̚˧˨ʔ laːj˧˨ʔ səːm˧˦]word by word
Hẹn gặp lại sớm is the Vietnamese way to say "see you soon".
This phrase is used as a polite way to say goodbye when you expect or intend to see the person again in the near future.
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of hẹn (to make an appointment/promise), gặp (to meet), lại (again) and sớm (soon).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the southern region of Vietnam, it is common to hear Hẹn sớm gặp lại nha which translates to "Arrange to meet again soon."
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sớm (soon) can be omitted to form the more common, general phrase Hẹn gặp lại, which means "See you again".
Did you know?
- Vietnamese speakers often use kinship terms like anh or chị before Hẹn gặp lại to specify who is being addressed.
- The word sớm in this phrase shares a deep linguistic root with the word for 'morning' in several related regional languages.
- While 'see you soon' sounds casual in English, the Vietnamese word hẹn carries a weightier sense of making a formal promise or an appointment.
Examples in context
- Hẹn gặp lại sớm. Chúc mọi người có ngày vui vẻ!See you soon. Wishing everyone a delightful day!
- Tạm biệt, hẹn gặp lại sớm.Goodbye, see you soon.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a coffee date.
- HươngHôm nay rất vui, Hùng ạ.Today was very fun, Hung.
- HùngTôi cũng vậy, Hương.Me too, Huong.
- HươngHẹn gặp lại sớm nhé!See you soon!
- HùngChào Hương, hẹn gặp lại!Bye Huong, see you!
