See you in a little while Meaning in English

expression

US

SEE yoo in uh LIT-uhl WHYL

UK

SEE yoo in uh LIT-uhl WYLE

Definition

A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to see the person again soon, usually within minutes or a few hours.

Usage & Nuances

This is informal and often used with friends or family. Alternative phrases: 'see you soon', 'be right back', or 'catch you later'. Not used for long separations (days/weeks). Emphasizes a short wait before seeing each other again.

• Spanish: nos vemos en un rato
• Portuguese (BR): até daqui a pouco
• Portuguese (PT): até já
• Chinese (Simplified): 一会儿见
• Chinese (Traditional): 等一下見
• Hindi: थोड़ी देर में मिलते हैं
• Arabic: أراك بعد قليل
• Bengali: অল্প পরে দেখা হবে
• Russian: увидимся через немного
• Japanese: また少ししたらね
• Vietnamese: gặp lại bạn sau nhé
• Korean: 조금 이따 봐
• Turkish: birazdan görüşürüz
• Urdu: تھوڑی دیر میں ملتے ہیں
• Indonesian: sampai jumpa sebentar lagi

Example Sentences

I'll see you in a little while after lunch.

basic

We can talk more when I see you in a little while.

basic

The meeting is starting soon, so I'll see you in a little while.

basic

Grab a coffee and I'll see you in a little while at the library.

natural

I'm just running some errands, so I'll see you in a little while.

natural

Don't go anywhere—I'll see you in a little while!

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