Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 내일 봐요 | naeil bwayo |
| 내일 만나요 | naeil mannayo |
This phrase is a common way to say 'see you tomorrow' when speaking to someone older or in a professional setting. Other variations exist depending on how formal or intimate you wish to be.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 내일 (tomorrow) and 봐요 (see/look).
Which one should you use?
While 내일 봐요 uses the verb 'to see/look', 내일 만나요 uses the verb 'to meet', which makes it sound slightly more formal or intentional.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 내일 봐요 is used in a polite style suitable for acquaintances or colleagues. For a highly formal or honorific way to say 'I will see you tomorrow', especially in business or toward elders, use 내일 뵙겠습니다. In informal settings, you can use 내일 만나 or 내일 보자 with friends and peers. Dropping the polite ending '요' from 내일 봐요 to create 내일 봐 also results in an informal version used with close friends or younger people.
How do you pronounce it?
naeil bwayo
Did you know?
- The word for 'tomorrow', 내일, is a Sino-Korean word composed of the characters for 'coming' and 'day', literally meaning 'the coming day'.
- The honorific form 내일 뵙겠습니다 uses a special 'humble' verb root that lowers the speaker's status to show maximum respect to the listener.
- Depending on the region, such as on Jeju island, the word for 'tomorrow' can sound like 늴, which differs significantly from the standard 내일.
Examples in context
- 좋은 하루 되세요! 내일 봐요!Have a great day! See you tomorrow!
- 오늘 시간 내 주셔서 감사합니다. 내일 뵙겠습니다!Thank you for your time today. See you tomorrow!
- 재밌었어! 내일 만나!Had a great time! See you tomorrow!
- 내일 보자! 잘 자!See you tomorrow! Have a good night!
- 내일 봐요.naeil bwayo.See you tomorrow.
- 우리 내일 봐요.uri naeil bwayo.Let's see each other tomorrow.
- 그럼 내일 봐요!geureom naeil bwayo!Then, see you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are leaving the office after work.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 오늘 수고했어요.Dohyeon-ssi, oneul sugohaesseoyo.Dohyun, you did a good job today.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨도 고생 많았어요.Subin-ssi do gosaeng manasseoyo.You worked hard too, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 그럼 내일 봐요.ne, geureom naeil bwayo.Yes, see you tomorrow then.
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 내일 봐요.ne, naeil bwayo.Okay, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you tomorrow” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 내일, CC BY-SA 4.0.
