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How do you say "maybe later" in Korean?
나중에
najunge
In Korean, "maybe later" is 나중에 (najunge).
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Pronunciation
Say "najunge" as one smooth word, with a light stress on "jun" and a relaxed, noncommittal finish.
Writing and usage
나중에 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
maybe later
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How to remember 나중에
Najunge sounds like "nah, June" — nah, not now, maybe in June, najunge.
Related words
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- thats amazing 정말 대단하네요 jeongmal daedanhaneyo
- thats terrible 끔찍하네 kkeumjjikhane
- watch your step 발 조심하세요 bal josimhaseyo
- be quiet 조용히 해. joyonghi hae.
- listen up 잘 들어요 jal deureoyo
- look out 조심해 josimhae
- thats so funny 정말 웃기네요 jeongmal utgineyo
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Questions about 나중에
How do you pronounce 나중에?
Say "najunge" as one smooth word, with a light stress on "jun" and a relaxed, noncommittal finish.
Is 나중에 formal or casual?
나중에 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 나중에 written in Korean?
나중에 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as najunge.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Maybe later" in other languages
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