See around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsi/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

SEE er-OWND

UK

sˈiː/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

SEE uh-ROWND

Definition

An informal way to say goodbye, meaning 'see you later' or 'I'll see you somewhere.' It can also literally mean to look around a place.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used as an informal goodbye, similar to 'see you around.' Not used in formal writing or speech. As a literal phrase ('see around the room'), context usually makes it clear.

• Spanish: ver por ahí - verte por ahí (despedida informal)
• Portuguese (BR): ver por aí - te ver por aí (despedida informal)
• Portuguese (PT): ver por aí - ver-te por aí (despedida informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 再见 - 回头见（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 再見 - 回頭見（口語）
• Hindi: फिर मिलेंगे - आसपास मिलेंगे (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: أراك لاحقًا - أراك في الجوار (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: দেখা হবে - ঘুরে দেখা
• Russian: увидимся - осмотреться
• Japanese: また会おう - 見て回る
• Vietnamese: gặp lại nhé - đi tham quan
• Korean: 또 봐 - 둘러보다
• Turkish: görüşürüz - etrafa bakmak
• Urdu: پھر ملیں گے - اِدھر اُدھر دیکھنا
• Indonesian: sampai jumpa - melihat-lihat

Example Sentences

I'll see around after school.

basic

Let me see around before we choose a place to sit.

basic

You can see around the museum on your own.

basic

Anyway, gotta go—I'll see around!

natural

We don't hang out much, but I still see around town sometimes.

natural

If you get lost, just see around and find the exit signs.

natural