do zobaczenia jutro
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Polish as do zobaczenia jutro.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition do (until/to), the noun zobaczenia (seeing/a seeing) and the adverb jutro (tomorrow).
Which one should you use?
A shorter, more common alternative is do jutra, which literally means "until tomorrow" and is used in the same contexts as do zobaczenia jutro.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
do zobaczenia jutro is a neutral phrase that can be used with both friends and colleagues. Using Do zobaczenia jutro! is a friendly and specific way to say the phrase.
Did you know?
- The word jutro shares an ancient root with the English word 'east', as both originally referred to the dawn or the direction of the rising sun.
- If you want to be even more casual than 'see you tomorrow', you might simply say Cześć! (Hi/Bye) or even just 'No!', which can function as a casual 'See ya' in specific contexts.
- In Polish, jutro can function as both an adverb meaning 'tomorrow' and a noun meaning 'the future'.
Examples in context
- Tak, do zobaczenia jutro.Yes, see you tomorrow.This sentence is useful for confirming a meeting with the phrase do zobaczenia jutro.Tatoeba #12040460 by jimbojim, translation #6608050 by MaryJ
- Do zobaczenia jutro.See you tomorrow.This sentence shows a standalone use of do zobaczenia jutro.Tatoeba #6154753 by arie, translation #497969 by CM
- Może do zobaczenia jutro w pracy?Maybe see you tomorrow at work?
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are leaving a cafe after meeting for a coffee.
- KrzysztofTo była miła kawa, Agnieszko.That was a nice coffee, Agnieszka.
- AgnieszkaTak, muszę już iść.Yes, I have to go now.
- KrzysztofW takim razie do zobaczenia jutro.In that case, see you tomorrow.
- AgnieszkaDo zobaczenia jutro, Krzysztofie.See you tomorrow, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries do, jutro, zobaczenia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
