What does 또 만나요 (tto mannayo) mean?
- 또 만나요tto mannayo
See you again
Polite: safe with most people
또 만나요 (tto mannayo) means "See you again" or "Let's meet again" in polite Korean. It is a warm way to say goodbye when you hope to see someone again.
Where it comes from
또 means "again" and 만나요 is the polite form of 만나다 (to meet). So it literally means "meet again".
How to use 또 만나요
Say 또 만나요 at the end of a pleasant first meeting, a class, or a chat with a shop owner you like. It is polite but friendly, not stiff.
Korean YouTubers and radio hosts often end with 다음에 또 만나요 (see you next time). With friends, the casual form is 또 만나 or, more often, 또 봐.
Depending on tone, it can be a goodbye or a real suggestion. Said with a smile and a question, 또 만나요? can mean "Shall we meet again?"
Examples
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Ending a language exchange
A YouTuber signing off
Leaving a class you enjoyed
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 또 만나 | See you again | Casual form. |
| 다음에 또 만나요 | See you next time | Very common sign-off. |
| 또 봐요 | See you again | Polite, a bit more everyday. |
| 또 봐 | See you | Casual, the most common among friends. |
Questions learners ask
What is the difference between tto mannayo and tto bwayo?
Both mean "see you again". 또 봐요 (literally "see again") is slightly more everyday, while 또 만나요 ("meet again") can sound a bit warmer or more deliberate.
How do you say see you later in Korean?
Casually, 나중에 봐 or 이따 봐 (see you in a bit). Politely, 다음에 또 만나요.
Is tto mannayo formal?
It is polite, not formal. It suits most everyday situations with people you are not close to.