ne vedem mâine
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Romanian as ne vedem mâine.
ne vedem mâine is the standard idiomatic way to say "see you tomorrow" in Romanian.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive pronoun ne (us/each other), the verb vedem (we see) and the adverb mâine (tomorrow), literally meaning "we see each other tomorrow".
Which one should you use?
While ne vedem mâine is the idiomatic standard, you may also use te văd mâine to specifically mean "I will see you tomorrow" when speaking to a single person in a one-on-one context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a one-on-one context, you can also use the form te văd mâine to mean "I see you tomorrow".
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to ne vedem mâine is Pe curând!, which means "See you soon!" or "See you shortly!"
Did you know?
- The word mâine tracks a fascinating evolution from the Latin 'mane', which originally meant 'in the morning', to its current meaning of 'tomorrow'.
- Depending on the region, some speakers might use Ne auzim mâine, which means 'we hear each other tomorrow', specifically for phone calls or digital messages.
- While ne vedem mâine is common, Romanians often use the phrase La revedere to say goodbye, which literally means 'until we see each other again'.
Examples in context
- „Bine, ne vedem mâine!” „Pe curând!”"All right, see you tomorrow!" "See you!"The first example shows a common exchange where ne vedem mâine is followed by a response of "See you!"Tatoeba #8914733 by elenacristina260, translation #7549432 by Ricardo14
- Mersi că ați venit, băieți! Ne vedem mâine!Thanks for coming, guys! I'll see you tomorrow!Tatoeba #4961215 by elenacristina260, translation #3665231 by Ricardo14
- Ne vedem mâine.See you tomorrow.The third example demonstrates a simple way to say "See you tomorrow".Tatoeba #4948790 by elenacristina260, translation #497969 by CM
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Gabriel are finishing a work meeting at the office.
- ElenaTrebuie să plec acum, ne vedem mâine!I have to leave now, see you tomorrow!
- GabrielSigur, ne vedem mâine la ora nouă.Sure, see you tomorrow at nine o'clock.
- ElenaPerfect, la ora nouă.Perfect, at nine o'clock.
- GabrielPa, Elena!Bye, Elena!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mâine, ne, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
