Laters

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual
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Meaning: See you later (casual goodbye).

回头见(随意的告别语)
Hasta luego (despedida informal).
またね(カジュアルな別れの挨拶)
나중에 봐 (가벼운 작별 인사)

Young British slang for goodbye. Short for 'see you later.'

英国年轻人的俚语,是'see you later'的缩写。
Argot juvenil británico para despedirse. Abreviación de 'see you later.'
イギリスの若者のスラングで、「see you later」の略です。
영국 젊은 세대의 슬랭으로, 'see you later'를 줄인 작별 인사.

Examples

  1. Laters!
    回头见!
    ¡Hasta luego!
    またね!
    나중에 봐!
  2. Laters, mate.
    回头见,伙计。
    Hasta luego, colega.
    またな。
    나중에 봐, 친구.
  3. Laters, babes.
    回头见,宝贝。
    Hasta luego, cariño.
    またね、ベイブ。
    나중에 봐, 자기.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪtəz/

Usage Guide

Context: youth

Tone: friendly, casual

✓ Do Say

  • Laters!
    回头见!
    ¡Hasta luego!
    またね!
    나중에 봐!

✗ Don't Say

  • Younger generation slang
    属于年轻一代的俚语
    Es argot de la generación joven
    若い世代のスラングです
    젊은 세대 슬랭

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

Youth slang shortening of 'later' or 'see you later.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Young adults

Social background: Universal

Variations

LatersLaters, babes

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