Until later Meaning in English
expression
ənˈtɪɫ/ /ˈɫeɪtɝ
uhn-TIL LAY-ter
ʌntˈɪl/ /lˈeɪtɐ
un-TIL LAY-tuh
Definition
A casual phrase used to say goodbye when you plan to see or talk to someone again later the same day or soon.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used among friends, family, or colleagues. Not as formal as 'goodbye.' Commonly seen in spoken or text conversations. Can be replaced with 'see you later.' Rarely used in writing beyond messaging apps.
Spanish: hasta luego - hasta más tardePortuguese (BR): até mais tarde - até logoPortuguese (PT): até logo - até mais tardeChinese (Simplified): 待会儿见 - 回头见Chinese (Traditional): 待會兒見 - 回頭見Hindi: फिर मिलते हैं - बाद में मिलेंगेArabic: إلى اللقاء لاحقًا - أراك لاحقًاBengali: পরবর্তীতে দেখা হবে - পরে দেখা হবেRussian: до скорого - до встречи позжеJapanese: また後で - 後でねVietnamese: gặp lại sau - hẹn gặp lạiKorean: 나중에 봐 - 이따 봐Turkish: sonra görüşürüz - daha sonraUrdu: بعد میں ملتے ہیں - پھر ملیں گےIndonesian: sampai nanti - sampai ketemu lagi
Example Sentences
Okay, I'll see you until later.
basic
We're done for now, until later!
basic
Bye, until later.
basic
Gotta run, talk to you until later!
natural
Let's grab coffee again until later.
natural
I'll send you the files until later when I get home.
natural